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State v. Coburn

Citations

  • 315 N.W.2d 742
  • 1982 Iowa Sup. LEXIS 1313

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • affirming ruling allowing into evidence “grisly” photos that were “a fair and accurate depiction” of the child-victim’s condition
  • affirming ruling allowing into evidence “grisly” photos that were “a fair and 30 accurate depiction” of the child–victim’s condition
  • out-of-court statement, otherwise hearsay, admitted not to show truth of what was said but to explain responsive conduct, not regarded as hearsay
  • other factors bearing on voluntariness are the defendant’s awareness of the alleged crime and his ability to understand his constitutional rights and the consequences of waiving them
  • statement of declarant not hearsay if offered only to explain responsive conduct
  • attorney-client privilege impacts right to counsel

Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).

Judges: Legrand, McCormick, Allbee, McGiverin, Larson

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