Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Hearsay Exceptions

Can anyone please explain the STATEMENT AGAINST PENAL INTEREST Hearsay Exception?


Asked on 8/17/01, 11:17 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Hearsay Exceptions

It is a statement of the nature of "I did it". If you really want to understand the the concept of this exception to the hearsay rule go to the library and read Jefferson's Evidence Bench Book. Jefferson is the dean of evidence in California, and his book has examples of each area that he discusses.

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Answered on 9/07/01, 12:43 am


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