What is the test for cross-examination in law?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from People v. Burroughs, C088032 (Cal. App. 2020):

examination, not cross-examination that is effective in whatever way, and to whatever extent, the defense might wish.' " (People v. King (2010) 183 Cal.App.4th 1281, 1314-1315.)

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