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Soto v. State

Citations

  • 677 S.E.2d 95
  • 285 Ga. 367
  • 2009 Fulton County D. Rep. 1580
  • 2009 Ga. LEXIS 172

How courts have described this case

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  • holding that the defendant did not have an opportunity to cross-examine a witness when the witness refused to answer questions altogether
  • holding that witness’s in-custody statement made during the course of police investigation was testimonial
  • holding that witness’s in-custody statement made during the course of police investigation was testimonial
  • “when a witness refuses to continue to testify after having already done so, the proper remedy is to strike pertinent portions of the witness’ testimony”
  • “Generally, when a witness refuses to continue to testify after having already done so, the proper remedy is to strike pertinent portions of the witness’ testimony.”
  • error in admitting out-of-court statement to police in violation of the defendant’s right of confrontation was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt in light of overwhelming evidence against the defendant

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Judges: Thompson

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