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Regardless of the immunity can the prosecutor prosecute the witness if he can establish a prima facie case?

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Final answer:

The prosecutor can prosecute a witness if they can establish a prima facie case, regardless of immunity.

Step-by-step explanation:

Under the Sixth Amendment, the prosecution has the right to present witnesses in a criminal trial. However, regardless of a witness's immunity, if the prosecutor can establish a prima facie case against that witness, they can prosecute them. A prima facie case is one where the evidence presented is sufficient to establish a fact or justify a legal conclusion, unless it is rebutted or contradicted by other evidence. Therefore, a witness can still be prosecuted if the prosecutor can demonstrate that they have enough evidence to establish a prima facie case against the witness.

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