Legal Question in Criminal Law in Iowa
Drugs
If case taken to trial does the accuser have to be present to testify?
Asked on 10/19/04, 12:56 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Luedeman
solo practitioner
Re: Drugs
Generally yes. However it depends on who or what you mean by accuser. An informant may not necessarily be a witness. In addition the presnece of a witness is usually required to testify, unless they are unavailable and have previously given testimony in a deposition or other hearing.
Answered on 10/19/04, 10:18 am
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