Is a statement made to a police officer after an assault a testimonial?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Robles, B232828 (Cal. App. 2014):
Washington, supra, 547 U.S. 813, 822, italics added; see also People v. Cage, supra, at pp. 984-985 [statement made to an officer over one hour after an assault was testimonial because the primary purpose was to investigate the crime].)
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