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Federal Evidence β’ Hearsay
EVID#021
Legal Definition
(1) Spontaneous Statements
(2) Judgements of Conviction
(2) Judgements of Conviction
Plain English Explanation
We will cover each of these in their own cards. For now, know that they are applicable whether or not the witness who made the statement is available. For simplicity, here's an overview:
(1) Spontaneous Statements: This means if someone says something right at the moment something surprising or shocking happens, or immediately after, their words can be used in court.
(2) Judgments of Conviction: This means if someone has been officially found guilty of a crime in court, that information can be used in another case.
(1) Spontaneous Statements: This means if someone says something right at the moment something surprising or shocking happens, or immediately after, their words can be used in court.
(2) Judgments of Conviction: This means if someone has been officially found guilty of a crime in court, that information can be used in another case.
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