Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland
If someone take the stand in there own defense at their trial can the prosecutor ask them about previous convictions?
Asked on 5/18/10, 6:12 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
When a person takes the stand in their own defense in a criminal trial, the prosecutor may ask about convictions involving honestly. Such convictions that could be brought out are: theft, selling drugs, embezzlement, perjury, burglary, armed robbery, and robbery, just to name a few.
Answered on 5/23/10, 8:34 pm
William Welch
William L. Welch, III Attorney
Provided that these convictions are less than 15 years old.
Answered on 5/24/10, 4:49 am
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