Harkins v. State

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• holding that this court reviews a district court's decision to admit or exclude evidence under a hearsay exception for abuse of discretion
• noting that when determining whether a statement is testimonial, it is necessary to look at the totality of the circumstances surrounding the statement
• holding totality of the circumstances includes who is talking and why the parties are having the conversation
• discussing the SUPREME COuRT OF NEVADA 5 En. (0) 1947A ADD declarant's injuries and other surrounding circumstances as relevant when assessing the declarant's belief of imminent death
• identifying relevant factors used in determining whether hearsay statement is testimonial
• \self- defense is not available to an original aggressor\

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