Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Is it lawful for the D.A. to have the local peace officers association dissuade defence witnesses from testifying, instead of seeking a motion in open court?


Asked on 2/27/10, 9:50 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Marshall Law Office of Robert L, Marshall

It is unlawful for a District Attorney to attempt to dissuade defense witnesses from testifying, even WITH a court hearing.

However, from your brief statement, it's impossible to know whether the District Attorney's conduct fits within the legal definiation of dissuading a witness.

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Answered on 3/05/10, 3:11 pm


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