Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
domestic
can you be convicted of domestic violence if defendant does not come to court to testify
Asked on 3/22/04, 3:52 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Ronald Richards
Law Offices of Ronald Richards and Associates
Re: domestic
under crawford vs. washington, the victim needs to show up in court.
Answered on 3/22/04, 3:57 pm
Michael Stone
Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE
Re: domestic
Not usually, unless you confessed. Be very careful that you do not say or do anything to persuade the complaining witness not to show up, you could be charged with obstruction of justice or intimidating a witness.
Answered on 3/22/04, 4:24 pm