Can witnesses be granted immunity on the condition they testify truthfully or be subject to prosecution for perjury?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from The People v. Perez, F058027, No. 1231777 (Cal. App. 2011):
Finally, in People v. Boyer (2006) 38 Cal.4th 412, two witnesses were granted immunity on the condition they testify truthfully or be subject to prosecution for perjury. Their plea agreements provided the witnesses represented their testimony would be
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