Can a witness be re-examined on the basis of his or her credibility?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Michael D. (In re Michael D.), G046783 (Cal. App. 2013):

resolve conflicts in the evidence, or reevaluate the credibility of witnesses. [Citations.]" (People v. Cochran (2002) 103 Cal.App.4th 8, 12-13, overruled on other grounds in People v. Soto (2011) 51 Cal.4th 229, 248, fn. 12.)

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