Does a prosecutor have a duty to guard against statements containing inadmissible evidence?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Hine, B285640 (Cal. App. 2019):
"'A prosecutor has the duty to guard against statements by his witnesses containing inadmissible evidence. [Citations.] If the prosecutor believes a witness may give an inadmissible answer during his examination, he must warn the witness to refrain from making such a statement.'" (People v. Sanchez
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