What are some of the most important statements ever made by a police officer in a criminal case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. MUNGIA, 189 P.3d 880, 44 Cal.4th 1101, 81 Cal.Rptr.3d 614 (Cal. 2009):
ever made. ( People v. Livaditis (1992) 2 Cal.4th 759, 784, 9 Cal.Rptr.2d 72, 831 P.2d 297.) Defendant did not cross-examine DeVinna about his statements, nor is there any evidence that would cast doubt on the detective's testimony about the statements.
[189 P.3d 905]
There is simply no dispute as to whether defendant made these statements, or whether DeVinna accurately recalled them.
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