Logo

What are the California-specific hearsay exceptions that don't care whether the witness is available or not?

Bar Exam Prep β€Ί Federal Evidence β€Ί Hearsay β€Ί What are the California-specific hearsay exceptions that don't care whether the witness is available or not?
πŸ¦… Federal Evidence β€’ Hearsay EVID#021

Legal Definition

(1) Spontaneous Statements
(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.

Visual Aids

What are the California-specific hearsay exceptions that don't care whether the witness is available or not?
Law School Boost Robot

Get Law School Boost for Free!

Law School Boost makes studying for law school and the Bar easier using our science-backed, A.I.-driven, adaptive flashcards with integrated hypos, plain English legal translations, and memorable illustrations. Start now for FREE!