John is an important witness to the crime for which the defendant is on trial. When the defendant’s trial date arrives, John no longer resides in the United States and is unavailable to testify. Under what circumstances can John’s prior statements about the crime be admissible as testimony at the defendant’s trial? Why are these requirements necessary?
What will be an ideal response?
Student responses should include discussion of the hearsay rule for unavailable witness statements and the defendant’s Sixth Amendment right to confront his or her accusers.
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What will be an ideal response?
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