Nevada Revised Statutes 50.068 – Competency: Defendant who agrees to testify against another defendant pursuant to plea bargain
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1. A defendant is not incompetent to be a witness solely by reason of the fact that the defendant enters into an agreement with the prosecuting attorney in which the defendant agrees to testify against another defendant in exchange for a plea of guilty, guilty but mentally ill or nolo contendere to a lesser charge or for a recommendation of a reduced sentence.
Terms Used In Nevada Revised Statutes 50.068
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Nolo contendere: No contest-has the same effect as a plea of guilty, as far as the criminal sentence is concerned, but may not be considered as an admission of guilt for any other purpose.
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
- Testify: Answer questions in court.
- Testimony: Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
2. The testimony of the defendant who is testifying may be admitted whether or not the defendant has entered his or her plea or been sentenced pursuant to the agreement with the prosecuting attorney.