· 12/18/1991
Hansen v. State
Citations
- 592 So. 2d 114
- 1991 WL 280025
How courts have described this case
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- concluding that admission of statements of non-testifying co-defendants or accomplices was highly prejudicial to defendant because of lack of opportunity for cross-examination
- holding that the Court must decide each case by the facts shown in the record, not assertions in the brief
- holding that trial court's determination of whether demonstrative evidence is \appropriate and relevant\ will be upheld, unless abuse of discretion occurs and is \prejudicial to the accused\
- holding denial of preliminary hearing not reversible error unless defendant was prejudiced by such denial
- noting the trial court did allow the counselor “substantial liberties in testifying about Hansen’s past”
- affirming denial of defense instruction cautioning jurors against giving undue credence to the testimony of law enforcement officials
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Judges: Robertson
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