Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia
can a downsyndrome adult with dementia have a relative interpret her testimony
in a court case were the alleged victim is an adult 52 year old downsyndrome with dementia and speech problems have her testimony against her alleged attacker interpreted by her family. or would this be allowed by a judge. the case is of a so called sexual nature yet to be determined.
Asked on 10/23/05, 9:25 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson
Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson
Re: can a downsyndrome adult with dementia have a relative interpret her testimony
This is a question you should put to the prosecutor who will determine who will appear to testify for the Commonwealth.
Answered on 10/23/05, 11:37 pm
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