Evidence plays a pivotal role in shaping the outcome of cases. One evidentiary ruling could affect the outcome of the case. Most relevant evidence is typically deemed admissible after a proper ...

A recent and significant amendment to Federal Rule of Evidence 807, known as the residual exception, took effect on Dec. 1, 2019. Rule 807 has historically allowed an argument for the admissibility ...

Hearsay evidence refers to testimony offered in court based on what another person has said and offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted. Courts generally prohibit hearsay evidence due to ...

“Testimony from the grave.” That’s what prosecutors are calling a key part of their strategy against Drew Peterson, the former Illinois police officer arrested last week on charges that he murdered ...

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WILKES-BARRE — An attorney for homicide suspect Dazon Wykie Turner is using a recent state Supreme Court ruling in an attempt to have the case dismissed based on “hearsay” testimony. Turner, 21, of ...

In a pair of rulings addressing out-of-court statements from child victims, the Colorado Supreme Court on Monday made it easier for prosecutors to introduce hearsay evidence against defendants accused ...

Two decisions of the Trademarks Opposition Board on two related trademarks have illustrated the danger of relying on hearsay evidence in expungement proceedings on the grounds of non-use. Mövenpick’s ...