Evidence - Witness Credibility - Forgery Conviction
Sponsor: Chris West (District 42)Committee: Judicial ProceedingsSubject: Criminal Law - ProceduresStatus: Hearing 2/14 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring that evidence that a witness has been convicted of forgery be admitted in court for the purpose of attacking the credibility of the witness under certain circumstances.
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Testimony (3)
MGA witness listFAV 3Favorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Shellenberger, Scott | Baltimore County State's Attorney's Office | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | West, Christopher | Senator Chris West | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator West, Senator Westlegislator | Individual | Oral |