Legal Question in Criminal Law in California
can a codefendant testify against me in a criminal case for murder?
Asked on 11/20/11, 2:03 am
4 Answers from Attorneys
Peter Tuann
Law Office of Peter Tuann
Yes, each defendant should have their own attorney.
Answered on 11/20/11, 7:29 am
Joe Dane
Law Office of Joe Dane
Yes. Anybody could be flipped by the prosecution and offered a deal in exchange for their testimony against you.
There are rules regarding accomplice testimony, etc.
Answered on 11/20/11, 8:39 am
Anthony Roach
Law Office of Anthony A. Roach
Most definitely. This is why the prosecution files charges against more than one defendant. Sooner or later, one defendant will work a deal with the prosecutor to testify against the other. The term of art for this is "turning state's evidence."
Answered on 11/21/11, 11:05 am
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