Statements Made by a Person Who Is Not Available at Trial

question 26

True/False

Statements made by a person who is not available at trial for cross examination are never admissible in a criminal trial.

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Definitions:

Judgment

The cognitive process of forming an opinion or evaluation by discerning and comparing.

Inhibitions

Psychological restraints or barriers that hinder a person from expressing thoughts, feelings, or behaviors in a freely expressive manner.

Suicidal Thoughts

Thoughts about taking one's own life, often associated with depression or other mental health conditions.

Dependent

Relying on someone or something else for support, sustenance, or aid. In a research context, it refers to the variable being tested and measured.