Santee, CA asked in Criminal Law for California

Q: if a person is said to be mentally unstable and paranoid at time of police questioning can they be a reliable person to

testify in court..

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Louis George Fazzi
Louis George Fazzi
Answered
  • Jess Ranch, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: That depends on numerous factors for which a lot of details need to be provided. For me you have not offered sufficient information which would enable me to give you a reasoned answer. A lot would depend on the witness's mental status at the time s/he is called upon to testify.

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: more info needed.

how mentally unstable were they?

is there other evidence to support their contention.

i suspect it would vary on a case by case basis.

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: more info needed

depends on the rest of the facts.

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