The federal hearsay exception for dying declarations is applicable only in (1) civil actions and (2) prosecutions for homicide; i.e., the exception is not applicable in criminal prosecutions for crimes other than homicide.

Contributed in 2009 & last edited in 2009 by Peter Tillers
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