CALIFORNIA EVIDENCE: CIVIL AND CRIMINAL
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Hearsay Exceptions re Statements
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Co-Conspirator (Crim.) Admissions
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Statements made by coconspirators while participating in conspiracy not inadmissible by hearsay rule.
No error in admitting D's girlfriend's statements under EC §1223 coconspirator exception, where DA presented evidence of her identifying herself as "Janet Jackson" and arranging a "job interview" for V2, resulting in her murder.
Harmless error to admit co-Ds' statements to witness which took place before the conspiracy to kill Vs was formed, and were therefore inadmissible under the coconspirator exception.
Immunized W's testimony recounting conversations with Vs concerning drug deal properly admitted under EC §1223 coconspirator hearsay exception.
Coconspirator's exception to hearsay rule explained; general requirements.
Coconspirator exception to hearsay rule not subject to Aranda rules (re sanitizing or severance)
To establish probable cause at prelim hearing, corroboration not required for statements of witness not proven to be coparticipant; officer's testimony sufficient.
Deceased conspirator's statements re drug deals properly admitted as FRE coconspirator hearsay exceptions or admissible as declaration against penal interest.