Does the fact that a witness is afraid to testify or fears retaliation affect credibility?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Enyart, C086776 (Cal. App. 2019):
defendant was arrested. The fact that a witness is afraid to testify or fears retaliation is relevant to credibility. (People v. Mendoza (2011) 52 Cal.4th 1056, 1084.)
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