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California Supreme Court

Jul. 2, 2016

Expert testimony limited in gang prosecutions by state high court

The state Supreme Court established broad restrictions on expert witnesses who rely on out-of-court documents and statements to testify against defendants in gang prosecutions.

By Kevin Lee
Daily Journal Staff Writer

The state Supreme Court established broad restrictions on expert witnesses who rely on out-of-court documents and statements to testify against defendants in gang prosecutions.

The high court ruled unanimously Thursday that defendants have a constitutional right under the Sixth Amendment to cross-examine law enforcement officers who prepared reports about their alleged interactions with known and ...

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