Does the trial court abuse its discretion in determining that rap evidence was trustworthy?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Ramos, D074429 (Cal. App. 2020):
Contrary to Daniel's contention, the trial court did not abuse its discretion in determining the rap evidence was trustworthy. The " 'most reliable circumstance is one in which the [statements] occur[] between friends in a noncoercive setting that fosters uninhibited disclosures.' " (People v.
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