Is a witness entitled to give evidence that they are afraid to testify?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Farrish, A129772 (Cal. App. 2012):
testifying is relevant to the credibility of that witness and is therefore admissible. [Citations.] An explanation of the basis for the witness's fear is likewise relevant to her credibility and is well within the discretion of the trial court. [Citations.]" ' [Citation.]" (People v. Abel (2012) 53 Cal.4th 891, 924-925, parallel citations omitted.)
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