Case tests limits of exception for dying declarations
In Judge William Brash’s first published appellate opinion, he tackles the hearsay exception for dying declarations.
State’s Supreme Court upholds law allowing hearsay at prelim hearings
The Wisconsin Supreme Court upheld a law Wednesday allowing hearsay at preliminary hearings, a move defense attorneys said further weakens a defendant’s constitutional rights.
Evidence – Hearsay — ancient documents
2011AP414 Horak v. Building Services Industrial Sales Co.
Open Records – Evidence; hearsay
2011AP1059 State of Wisconsin ex rel. Wanninger v. City of Manitowoc Public Library Board
Supreme Court considers harmless error standard
When a hearsay statement is erroneously admitted in a criminal trial, what evidence should appellate courts consider – and under what standard – to determine if that error was harmless?
Senate approves legal hearsay changes
The state Senate has approved a bill that would keep crime victims off the witness stand during the early stages of their cases.
Chief justice election among Senate bills awaiting action
Three state Senate proposals that could affect the legal community are still standing as the Legislature nears the end of its regular session March 15.
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