If a criminal prosecutor knows that one of his/her witnesses intends to give false testimony,the prosecutor cannot put that witness on the stand.

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It is the ethical duty of a prosecutor to only present witnesses who they believe will testify truthfully. If a prosecutor knows that a witness intends to lie, they must not put them on the stand. It would be a violation of the prosecutor's duty to seek justice, and it could lead to consequences such as sanctions, disbarment, or even criminal charges.

If a Criminal Prosecutor Knows That One of His/her Witnesses