Hearsay exceptions—when the declarant is unavailable as a witness · Bar Exam · Flashcards

QUESTION

A witness testified at a preliminary hearing, where the defendant cross-examined her. She has since died. On what basis may the prosecution offer her testimony at trial?

QUESTION

In a robbery prosecution, the victim, believing he was about to die, named his attacker and then recovered but now refuses to testify. What is the status of the statement as a dying declaration?

QUESTION

A witness testified at a preliminary hearing, where the defendant cross-examined her. She has since died. On what basis may the prosecution offer her testimony at trial?

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