Corroboration in Trial for Compelling Prostitution

Upon a trial for compelling prostitution the defendant cannot be convicted upon the testimony of the person compelled to commit or engage in prostitution, unless she (or he) is corroborated by other evidence. NOTE: Section 95.50 is based on former § 1108. Compare Cal. Pen. Code § 1108. The section is revised to conform to the provisions of § 28.30 of the Criminal and Correctional Code relating to compelling prostitution. See generally B. Witkin, California Evidence 2d Introduction of Evidence at Trial §§ 1118-1121 (1966, Supp. 1972); 1 B. Witkin, California Crimes, Crimes Against Decency and Morals § 577 (1963); B. Witkin, California Criminal Procedure Trial § 490 (1963).