Explore 25 court opinions on Hearsay Exceptions. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Ohio Court Affirms Domestic Violence Conviction Based on Excited Utterance
State v. Baffoe, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of domestic violence. On appeal, the defendant argued that the tri...
Child's statement to pediatrician admissible for medical diagnosis
In the Interest of T.C.-J., 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 ou...
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 pediatrician admissible under medical exception
In the Interest of R.D., a Child v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the admissibility of a child's out-o...
Vehicle search upheld under automobile exception; conviction affirmed
State v. Alqahtani, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on April 13, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, finding that the defendant's...
Child's statement to 'safe person' admissible under Florida law
Z.F.M., a Child v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on April 13, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. This case concerns the admissibility of a child's out-of-court ...
Prior 'fighting' convictions admissible for intent in aggravated battery case
People v. Moon, decided by Illinois Appellate Court on April 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Illinois Appellate Court affirmed the defendant's conviction for aggravated battery, hol...
Child's statements to pediatrician not admissible as medical diagnosis exception
In the Interest of B.G.A.Y., a Child v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 9, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the admissibility of a child's ou...
Appellate court affirms conviction, admitting prior bad acts evidence
Kenisha Sharron Simms v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 8, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Kenisha Sharron Simms, appealed her conviction for ...
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...
Court Upholds Conviction, Admits Prior Sexual Assault Evidence
Drew Ryan Bickerstaff v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Drew Ryan Bickerstaff, appealed his conviction for ...
Texas Court Affirms Aggravated Sexual Assault Conviction
In Re Joshua Case Holman v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 2, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Joshua Case Holman, appealed his conviction for ...
Ohio Appeals Court Upholds Warrantless Vehicle Search Based on Probable Cause
State v. Caughenbaugh, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 30, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the defendan...
Texas Court Reverses Assault Conviction Due to Improper "Bad Acts" Evidence
Christopher Gerald Centeno v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 25, 2026, resulted in a reversed outcome. The appellant, Christopher Gerald Centeno, appealed his convictio...
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...
Texas Appeals Court Affirms Termination of Parental Rights
In Re A.R.M. v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, A.R.M., challenged the trial court's termination of her par...
Ohio Court Affirms Domestic Violence Conviction Based on Excited Utterance
State v. Ross, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of domestic violence. On appeal, the defendant argued that the trial...
Ohio Court Affirms Domestic Violence Conviction Based on Excited Utterance
State v. Flecha, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 23, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The defendant was convicted of domestic violence. On appeal, the defendant argued that the tri...
Court Affirms Conviction, Upholds Admissibility of Extraneous Offense Evidence
Cody Ray Rockey v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Cody Ray Rockey, challenged his conviction for aggravate...
Prior 'no contact' orders admissible in aggravated stalking case
Robert Francis Galante v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 19, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Robert Francis Galante, challenged his co...
Appellate Court Affirms Conviction for Assault and Firearm Possession
Antoine Leffort Louissaint v. State of Florida, decided by Florida District Court of Appeal on March 18, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Antoine Leffort Louissaint, appealed ...
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 March 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The case concerns the admissibility of a child's out-o...
Court Affirms Conviction, Upholds Admissibility of Prior Assault Evidence
Kenneth Wayne Hall v. the State of Texas, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on March 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The appellant, Kenneth Wayne Hall, appealed his conviction for aggra...
Statements in Police Car Deemed Voluntary, Admissible
State v. Galindez, decided by Ohio Court of Appeals on March 12, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Ohio Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court's decision, holding that the defendant's ...