Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana

Why can't a witness stay in the courtroom after they testify? It is a murder trial and she can't stay for the entire trial.


Asked on 7/30/12, 8:41 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Andrew Casanave Andrew M. Casanave

Withesses are sequestered so they don't have the benefit of the other witnesses' testimony. It improves the chances of honest testimony.

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Answered on 7/30/12, 8:47 am


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