Explore 15 court opinions on Admissibility Of Out Of Court Statements. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Child's hearsay statements about abuse inadmissible without corroboration
In the Interest of B.C., a Child v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the admissibility of a child's out-o...
Child's statement to "safe person" inadmissible if trust not proven
Z.F.M., a Child v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the admissibility of a child's out-of-court ...
Ninth Circuit: No Eighth Amendment violation for Hepatitis C treatment
David Ramirez v. Ryan Thornell, decided by Ninth Circuit on April 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of a preliminary injunction, hold...
Court Affirms Conviction, Upholds Admission of Prior Bad Acts Evidence
In Re Danny Patrick McCoy v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 3, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Danny Patrick McCoy, appealed his conviction fo...
Child's statement to grandmother admissible under caregiver exception
In the Matter of K. N. S. v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 3, 2026, resulted in a reversed outcome. The case concerns the admissibility of a child's out-of-court state...
Texas court upholds admission of child's "safe adult" statement
In the Interest of J.E.H., a Child v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the admissibility of a child's out...
Child's statement to 'safe person' admissible under Florida hearsay exception
J.W.B., IV, a Child v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 25, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns the admissibility of a child's out-of-co...
Child's statements to pediatrician admissible in abuse case
In the Interest of K.L., a Child v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 5, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the admissibility of a child's out...
Child's statement to trusted adult inadmissible under Confrontation Clause
In the Matter of J.S.R., a Child v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 30, 2026, resulted in a reversed outcome. This case concerns the admissibility of a child's out-of-...
Child's statements to pediatrician admissible in abuse case
In the Interest of B.C., a Child v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the admissibility of a child's out-...
Defendant forfeits right to be present by disruptive courtroom behavior
Commonwealth v. Gary E. Mosso, decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on December 3, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court reviewed a defendant's...
SJC Affirms Conviction, Upholding Hearsay Exception for Victim's Statements
Commonwealth v. Michael Noguera, decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on September 24, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts reviewed the co...
Sixth Circuit: Child victim's statements admissible if child unavailable and statements reliable
Miguel Angel Guzman-Torralva v. Pamela Bondi, decided by Sixth Circuit on September 17, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Sixth Circuit reviewed the denial of Miguel Angel Guzman-Torralva...
Child's statements to therapist admissible under hearsay exception
In the Matter of the Welfare of: C.T.B, decided by Minnesota Supreme Court on August 13, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The case concerns the admissibility of a child's out-of-court statem...
Hearsay exception violates confrontation rights in domestic violence case
Commonwealth v. Shondell Q. Rateree, decided by Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court on April 8, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court considered whether a def...