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Self-incriminating statement by another person admissible for defense in criminal trial only if statement is trustworthy: A statement that exposes...

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A statement that exposes a declarant (other than the defendant) to criminal liability is admissible under the hearsay exception for statements against interest to exculpate a criminal defendant only if corroborating circumstances show that the statement is trustworthy.

Contributed in 2009 & last edited in 2009 by Peter Tillers

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