Introducing a witness

[Dipak66]

What is the name of your state? New York
The following is the scenario:

[*]The trial is in progress
[*]The first two days of trial are over
[*]during this period the prosecution has presented and is now resting
[*]the defense has started by presenting one witness
[*]subsequent to this the trial has been adjourned for a week

Is the defense attorney, at this stage, allowed to subpoena and present a new witness who has never been mentioned prior to the starting of trial, when the trial recommences?

 

[seniorjudge]

What is the name of your state? New York
The following is the scenario:

[*]The trial is in progress
[*]The first two days of trial are over
[*]during this period the prosecution has presented and is now resting
[*]the defense has started by presenting one witness
[*]subsequent to this the trial has been adjourned for a week

Is the defense attorney, at this stage, allowed to subpoena and present a new witness who has never been mentioned prior to the starting of trial, when the trial recommences?

What kind of trial?

What jurisdiction?

What does your lawyer say in answer to your questions?

 

[Dipak66]

Re: Introducing a Witness

Type of Trial: Criminal Misdemeanor

Jurisdiction: Queens County, NY

And, no I havent been able to reach my lawyer, and hence my posting and request in this forum. Would appreciate your suggestions/expert guidance