Is reversal of testimony required in a motion to impeach a witness?
MultiRegion, United States of America
The following excerpt is from Mayo v. Henderson, 13 F.3d 528 (2nd Cir. 1994):
Reversal is mandated, however, because counsel for the defense was entitled to the prior statements made by the witnesses for the purpose of impeachment. The denial of this request was improper (People v. Rosario ...). This error cannot be deemed harmless (People v. Consolazio ...).
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