Re: Car Accident

There are a number of aspects to your post. the short answer is that in my experience, most judges would allow the witness to testify, but that witness would be subject to a vigorous cross examination. Ultimately it is usually up tot he trier of fact - whether judge or jury - to make credibility determinations.

sincerely,

Joseph A. Fried

www.mygeorgiainjurylawyers.com

Licensed in GA an FL

Re: Car Accident

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Probably not. If the case ever went to trial, it would be up to the defendant to put the witness on the stand and elicit testimony. Your son's attorney can cross examine and the fact that the witness fled the scene would surely raise doubts in the mind of the judge or the jury. Ultimately, it would be up to the jury to decide whether or not the witness is credible or not.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.

Re: Car Accident

He is not likely to be found very credible -- but, in the end, it would be up to a jury to determine who they believed.

Re: Car Accident

Not in my courtroom.