Does a criminal defendant have a right to be informed of exculpatory evidence and evidence that may be used to impeach prosecution witnesses?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Jones, E070079 (Cal. App. 2020):

2. Brady v. Maryland (1963) 373 U.S. 83 (criminal defendant has a due process right to be informed of exculpatory evidence and evidence that may be used to impeach prosecution witnesses).

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