Legal Question in Criminal Law in Texas
Litigation
Sue tells Alice that she committed several murders. Sue was killed in an plane crash two weeks later. Bryce has been arrested for the murders. Alice wants to testify at Bryce trial regarding Sue's statement. Does this constitute hearsay? If so, do one of the exceptions apply?
Asked on 6/25/09, 4:50 pm
2 Answers from Attorneys
Robert Tuthill
Law Office of Robert H. Tuthill
Re: Litigation
I would say hearsay under 801. Exception would be statement against interest under 803(24).
Answered on 6/25/09, 8:10 pm
Edgardo Baez
The Baez Law Firm, P.C.
Re: Litigation
This would a question to ask Bryce's attorney.
Answered on 6/29/09, 11:46 am
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