Is a witness not an accomplice?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Rodriguez, E054701 (Cal. App. 2013):
the perpetrator and with an intent or purpose either of committing, or of encouraging or facilitating commission of, the offense." [Citation.]'" (People v. McCoy (2001) 25 Cal.4th 1111, 1118.) Where the evidence concerning the witness's intent is disputed or where it supports more than one inference concerning the witness's intent, the witness is not an accomplice as a matter of law. (People v. Williams, supra, 43 Cal.4th at p. 637.)
"The most advanced legal research software ever built."
The above passage should not be considered legal advice. Reliable answers to complex legal questions require comprehensive research memos. To learn more visit www.alexi.com.
Other Questions
Does a prosecutor have the power to ask a witness if they have evidence that the witness is not a witness? (California, United States of America)
Does a witness who disowns his out-of-court identification have an opportunity to question the witness on the witness stand? (California, United States of America)
When an accomplice is called as a witness by the prosecution, is the jury required to distrust the testimony of their accomplice's testimony? (California, United States of America)
Is there any case law where a jury has concluded that a witness has a reasonable chance of proving that the witness is a reasonable witness? (California, United States of America)
Can a witness be admitted as a witness at a preliminary hearing where the witness is in a state hospital? (California, United States of America)
Is there any case law supporting a defendant's contention that the trial court violated his constitutional right to confront witnesses in the witness box? (California, United States of America)
Can a judge who is a defendant in a civil matter refuse to testify as a witness or witness? (California, United States of America)
Is cross-examination permitted to delve into the witness's story to test the witness' memory? (California, United States of America)
Can a witness not at the time under examination be excluded from the courtroom so that other witnesses can hear? (California, United States of America)
Is it relevant and proper for a police officer to testify that he witnessed a witness identify a defendant in a lineup? (California, United States of America)
