Clarence Eugene Lawson v. Edward W. Murray, Director of the Virginia Department of Corrections

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• \Striking all of the testimony of the witness may be the only appropriate remedy when refusal to answer the questions of the cross-examiner frustrates the purpose of the process.\
• trial court could strike all of defense witness’ testimony when witness curtailed cross-examination by invoking the fifth amendment privilege
• trial court could strike all of defense witness' testimony when witness curtailed cross- examination by invoking the fifth amendment privilege

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