Does a defendant have a right to cross-examine the witnesses at trial?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Davis, C077055 (Cal. App. 2017):
(1965) 380 U.S. 400, 405 [13 L.Ed.2d 923] [accused has a right to cross-examine the witnesses against him].) Defendant cites our opinion in People v. Reber (1986) 177 Cal.App.3d 523, 532, that a trial court should review in camera subpoenaed documents to which someone has objected on grounds of privilege.
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