Is a prosecutor not vouching the credibility of a witness by referring to evidence that is not in the record?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Morales, D067486 (Cal. App. 2015):
Also, a prosecutor may not vouch for the credibility of a witness by referring to evidence outside the record, or by invoking the prestige or reputation of the district attorney's office. (People v. Bonilla (2007) 41 Cal.4th 313, 336.)
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