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Expert testimony based on nontestifying expert's statements doesn't violate Confrontation Clause
People v. Bertsch and Hronis, decided by California Supreme Court on April 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The California Supreme Court considered whether a defendant's right to confron...
Colorado Supreme Court: Defendant's Silence Can Waive Speedy Trial Rights
Ricky C. Carpenter v. The People of the State of Colorado, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on October 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court considered whether a d...
Colorado Supreme Court: Confession Admissible After Invocation of Silence
Brandon Ramsey v. The People of the State of Colorado., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on September 2, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court considered whether a def...
Eighth Circuit: Redacted Co-Defendant Confession Doesn't Violate Confrontation Clause
Michael Woods v. Douglas A. Collins, decided by Eighth Circuit on August 29, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Eighth Circuit affirmed the district court's denial of Michael Woods's petit...
Digital forensic report ruled inadmissible hearsay, violating confrontation rights
The People of the State of Colorado v. Timothy Wilson Thieman., decided by Colorado Supreme Court on August 18, 2025, resulted in a reversed outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court reviewed the admissibil...
Iowa Supreme Court Upholds Murder Conviction, Admits Prior Inconsistent Statements
State of Iowa v. Jordan Kevin Cole, decided by Iowa Supreme Court on June 27, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed the conviction of Jordan Kevin Cole for first-d...
Victim advocate testimony violates confrontation rights
Steven Mark Fernandez v. The People of the State of Colorado, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on June 9, 2025, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. The Colorado Supreme Court considered whether a de...