What is the current state of the law on false testimony?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Rios, B218445 (Cal. App. 2011):
It is well established that "'[a]llowing false testimony to go unchallenged impairs the integrity of the factfinding objective of a trial [citation], because such testimony hinders or blocks the disclosure of the truth to the trier of fact [citation].' [Citation.] A criminal judgment obtained through the use of false evidence violates due process.... [Citations.]" (Campbell v. Superior Court (2008) 159 Cal.App.4th 635, 652.)
"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
What is the obligation of a witness not to give false testimony in testimony? (California, United States of America)
What is the current state of the law on the doctrine of instructing a jury not to convict a defendant of a false denial of guilt? (California, United States of America)
What is the current state of the law on false or misleading statements? (California, United States of America)
What is the current state of the law on the credibility of expert testimony on asbestos exposure? (California, United States of America)
What is the current state of the law on good character testimony? (California, United States of America)
What is the current state of the law on deliberate false statements by a defendant? (California, United States of America)
What is the current state of the law on the test for credibility of a psychologist's testimony in a sexual assault case? (California, United States of America)
What is the current state of the law on false or misleading statements? (California, United States of America)
What is the current state or federal or state law on warrantless vehicle searches for identification? (California, United States of America)
What is the current state of the law on "cruel and unusual punishments" under the Eighth Amendment of the United States? (California, United States of America)
