What is the test for admitting a letter from the mother of deceased Pamela as evidence in a murder trial?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Fayed, 260 Cal.Rptr.3d 761, 460 P.3d 1149, 9 Cal.5th 147 (Cal. 2020):
On appeal, defendant again argues that the letter was inadmissible hearsay and that the prosecution impermissibly "used the emotional letter as substantive evidence in closing arguments." We conclude the letter was properly admitted to show the effect of Pamelas death on her daughter. ( People v. Cruz (2008) 44 Cal.4th 636, 682, 80 Cal.Rptr.3d 126, 187 P.3d 970.)
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