Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana
Can the mother of a juvenile crime victum refuse to allow the child to testify in court?
Asked on 5/07/11, 7:02 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas
Mandie Seale Lucas
If subpoenaed they will have to appear, but if they don't want to testify , they testify as a hostile witness. It is up to the DA to decide if the child should testify, taking into consideration their age, the nature of the crime, parents wishes, etc
Answered on 5/19/11, 4:05 am
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