Can one convicted felon testify against another convicted felon?
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Can one convicted felon testify against another convicted felon?
In KY.
Asked on September 24, 2010 under Criminal Law, Kentucky
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Part of the process of a court trial (especially a criminal court trial) is deciding what will be the best strategy for the prosecution and will be the defendant's best strategy. If the prosecution decides having a convicted criminal testify against the defendant, then it can occur. There is a series of processes that occur prior to that witness taking the stand but the defendant's attorney can impeach that witness's testimony with the fact the person was convicted and may not offer truthful testimony. Whether the witness is effective and how much of the witness's testimony is believed or used by the judge or jury depends solely on the evidence presented, the testimony of others and the efficacy of counsel.
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