Legal Question in Criminal Law in Georgia

Can an eyewitness be called up to the stand, by the defendant, to testify anytime during the trial or does the eyewitness have to be registered with the court prior to trial in order to be able to testify during the trial. Eyewitness it spouse of defendant.


Asked on 9/19/11, 5:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lawrence Lewis Lawrence Lewis, P.C.

The defendant is free to call a witness on his behalf in his case in chief. The defendant does not have the right to call a witness until the state completes its case. The defendant cannot call a witness that is not on his witness list, which must be filed at least five days before trial. See website for other trial info: www.lawrencelewispc.com good luck.

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Answered on 9/19/11, 5:26 pm


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