Is a witness's fear of violence relevant to their credibility?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Rodriguez, B287250 (Cal. App. 2019):
credibility of that witness and is therefore admissible. [Citations.] An explanation of the basis for the witness's fear is likewise relevant to her credibility and is well within the discretion of the trial court." (People v. Burgener (2003) 29 Cal.4th 833, 869.)
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