Legal Question in Criminal Law in Canada
Can the prosecution use a witnesses failure to go to the stand as evidence against the accused
Asked on 10/15/18, 10:59 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Joshua Rogala
Joshua Rogala | Winnipeg Criminal Defence Lawyer
I know of no legal precedents which would suggest the Crown Attorney may use a witness failure to go to the stand as evidence against the accused.
Answered on 10/15/18, 11:37 am
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