The Former Testimony Exception to the Hearsay Rule Allows a Transcript

question 54

Multiple Choice

The Former Testimony Exception to the Hearsay Rule allows a transcript of sworn testimony to be used at trial.This would apply to testimony taken at:

• A)A preliminary hearing in the same case
• B)Any criminal or civil proceeding in the same jurisdiction
• C)A previous trial of the same defendant on any type of charges
• D)All of these would qualify under the Former Testimony Exception to the Hearsay Rule

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