What is the test for 'reinforcing or otherwise bolstering' testimony by referring to evidence outside the record?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Walker, A147200 (Cal. App. 2017):
of witnesses or otherwise bolstering the veracity of their testimony by referring to evidence outside the record.' " (People v. Turner (2004) 34 Cal.4th 406, 432-433.)
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