What is the test for evidence that a witness is afraid to testify or fears retaliation for testifying?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Mendoza, H039705 (Cal. App. 2016):
"[E]vidence that a witness is afraid to testify or fears retaliation for testifying is relevant to that witness's credibility ([citations]), and may be admissible whether or not the threat is directly linked to the defendant ... ." (People v. Mendoza (2011)
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