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Prosecutors are routinely willing to make deals with people accused of violating the law, so they can present testimony to help the prosecutor secure other convictions. For example, a prosecutor might make a deal with a street-level drug dealer to provide information on a supplier who is trafficking in drugs. The street-level dealer will testify and provide evidence used to get a conviction for the supplier. The prosecutor can make deals with co-conspirators who are accused of being involved with the same criminal offense, or can make a deal with someone who simply has knowledge of other criminal matters.
When a prosecutor makes a deal with one defendant in order to convict another, this can sometimes raise concerns about the motivation and honesty of the person who is providing the testimony in the trial. Nevada law allows a jury to examine plea agreements made under these circumstances, so the jury will have additional information necessary to help determine the level of credibility to give to the witness who testified.
A Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer can help when a defendant is on trial and someone else testifies against him in exchange for a plea deal. LV Criminal Defense can help to undermine the credibility of the witness under these circumstances in order to try to introduce reasonable doubt that could lead to an acquittal.
Call as soon as possible to get help when someone is testifying against you, and you are faced with charges.
NRS 175.282 applies when a prosecutor agrees to let a defendant plead guilty, guilty but mentally ill, or no contest to a lesser charge, or agrees to recommend a shorter sentence, in exchange for testimony against another defendant. The court must let the jury review the agreement after removing any portions it finds irrelevant or prejudicial.
The court can excise any portions of the plea agreement deemed irrelevant or prejudicial before giving the agreement to the jury for inspection.
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If the testifying defendant has yet to enter a plea or is still awaiting sentencing under the agreement, the judge must give a cautionary instruction explaining how the deal may put pressure on the witness.
The court must allow the lawyer for the defendant on trial to cross-examine the witness fully about the plea agreement, including what the witness stands to gain by cooperating.
If you are charged with a crime, LV Criminal Defense can help you to explore whether you could potentially avoid criminal penalties or charges by testifying against co-conspirators or others about whom you have information.
We can also provide assistance when someone is testifying against you in exchange for a deal with prosecutors. The defense can use cross-examination to show the jury how the plea deal may affect the witness’s credibility. The prosecution bears the burden of proving guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Give us a call today to talk with a Las Vegas defense lawyer and to find out more about how you can introduce doubt and aim for an acquittal when you are faced with criminal charges in Nevada.
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