Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York
Does a witness in a crimal trial undergo a crimal background check in New York state before testifing?
Asked on 1/16/11, 1:47 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
peter bark
bark & karpf
If it is a defense witness the DA will always ask for information to find out if he/she has a record. The defense can ask the same and if it has the resources it can try to find out if the witness has a record.
Answered on 1/22/11, 10:13 am
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