What is the test for granting unsolicited immunity or forgo calling a relevant witness?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Bell, 246 Cal.Rptr.3d 527, 439 P.3d 1102, 7 Cal.5th 70 (Cal. 2019):
for effective cross-examination, not cross-examination that is effective in whatever way, and to whatever extent, the defense might wish." ( Delaware v. Fensterer (1985) 474 U.S. 15, 20, 106 S.Ct. 292, 88 L.Ed.2d 15.) The prosecution was not required to grant unsolicited immunity or forgo calling a relevant witness under these circumstances.
[7 Cal.5th 104]
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