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confrontation clause in Utah

39 Utah opinions name it 2 courts 1980–2025 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Utah courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (42)

CaseFollowedCited
Crawford v. Washingtongreen
scotus · 2004 · cited in 8 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2006–2019
2 sentences

2019The State concedes, and we agree, that the admission at trial of Wife’s pretrial statements to the detective violated Salazar’s right to confront Wife because her statements were testimonial in nature, she did not appear at trial, and Salazar had no prior opportunity for cross-examination. 6 See Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36, 68 (2004). ¶13 Even when, as here, a defendant demonstrates a Confrontation Clause violation, the United States Supreme Court has “repeatedly reaffirmed the principle that an otherwise valid conviction should not be set aside if the reviewing court may confidently s

2019The State concedes, and we agree, that the admission at trial of Wife’s pretrial statements to the detective violated Salazar’s right to confront Wife because her statements were testimonial in nature, she did not appear at trial, and Salazar had no prior opportunity for cross-examination. 6 See Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36, 68 (2004). ¶13 Even when, as here, a defendant demonstrates a Confrontation Clause violation, the United States Supreme Court has “repeatedly reaffirmed the principle that an otherwise valid conviction should not be set aside if the reviewing court may confidently s

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State v. Nelsongreen
utah · 1986 · cited in 4 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1989–2011
2 sentences

2011See State v. Pecht, 2002 UT 41, ¶ 39 , 48 P.3d 931 (holding that where child testified on limited topics and the defense waived cross-examination, the defendant had an opportunity to confront the child on both the matters addressed during direct examination and the more detailed information contained in the child's videotaped interview); State v. Nelson, 725 P.2d 1353, 1354-55 (Utah 1986) (holding that where the child testified that statements made to a detective were true and the detective testified as to the substance of those statements, the defendant was afforded an opportunity to confront

2010See United States v. Owens, 484 U.S. 554, 560 , 108 S.Ct. 838 , 98 L.Ed.2d 951 (1988) (holding that the confrontation clause can only be satisfied when the defendant is allowed to employ the "weapons available to impugn the witnesses] statement”); Douglas v. Alabama, 380 U.S. 415, 420 , 85 S.Ct. 1074 , 13 L.Ed.2d 934 (1965) (holding that “effective confrontation of [a witness] was possible only if [that witness] affirmed the statement as his"); Yanez v. Minnesota, 562 F.3d 958, 963 (8th Cir.2009) (holding that the confrontation clause was satisfied despite the witness’s lack of memory, because

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State v. Villarrealgreen
utah · 1995 · cited in 3 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2010–2019
2 sentences

2015Id. at 418-20 , 85 S.Ct. 1074 ; see also State v. Villarreal, 889 P.2d 419 (Utah 1995) (finding a Confrontation Clause violation when a co-defendant refused to testify and the prosecutor asked leading questions based on the codefendant's earlier confession). 1 34 Mr. Bond acknowledges that his counsel did not object to the prosecutor's conduct or move for mistrial on Confrontation Clause grounds.

2015Id. at 418-20 , 85 S.Ct. 1074 ; see also State v. Villarreal, 889 P.2d 419 (Utah 1995) (finding a Confrontation Clause violation when a co-defendant refused to testify and the prosecutor asked leading questions based on the codefendant's earlier confession). 1 34 Mr. Bond acknowledges that his counsel did not object to the prosecutor's conduct or move for mistrial on Confrontation Clause grounds.

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State v. Pechtgreen
utah · 2002 · cited in 2 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2011–2023
2 sentences

2011See State v. Pecht, 2002 UT 41, ¶ 39 , 48 P.3d 931 (holding that where child testified on limited topics and the defense waived cross-examination, the defendant had an opportunity to confront the child on both the matters addressed during direct examination and the more detailed information contained in the child's videotaped interview); State v. Nelson, 725 P.2d 1353, 1354-55 (Utah 1986) (holding that where the child testified that statements made to a detective were true and the detective testified as to the substance of those statements, the defendant was afforded an opportunity to confront

2011See State v. Pecht, 2002 UT 41, ¶ 39 , 48 P.3d 931 (holding that where child testified on limited topics and the defense waived cross-examination, the defendant had an opportunity to confront the child on both the matters addressed during direct examination and the more detailed information contained in the child's videotaped interview); State v. Nelson, 725 P.2d 1353, 1354-55 (Utah 1986) (holding that where the child testified that statements made to a detective were true and the detective testified as to the substance of those statements, the defendant was afforded an opportunity to confront

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State v. Webbgreen
utah · 1989 · cited in 2 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1989–1995
2 sentences

1995State v. Webb, 779 P.2d 1108, 1111-12 (Utah 1989) (citations omitted).

1995State v. Webb, 779 P.2d 1108, 1111-12 (Utah 1989) (citations omitted).

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Ohio v. Robertsred
scotus · 1980 · cited in 4 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2000–2010
2 sentences

2010Some courts analyzing the confrontation clause have identified the concept of "constitutional unavailability" based on the Supreme Court's decision in Ohio v. Roberts, 448 U.S. 56, 74 , 100 S.Ct. 2531 , 65 L.Ed.2d 597 (1980).

2010Some courts analyzing the confrontation clause have identified the concept of "constitutional unavailability" based on the Supreme Court's decision in Ohio v. Roberts, 448 U.S. 56, 74 , 100 S.Ct. 2531 , 65 L.Ed.2d 597 (1980).

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Delaware v. Van Arsdallgreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 2 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2013–2019
2 sentences

2019The State concedes, and we agree, that the admission at trial of Wife’s pretrial statements to the detective violated Salazar’s right to confront Wife because her statements were testimonial in nature, she did not appear at trial, and Salazar had no prior opportunity for cross-examination. 6 See Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36, 68 (2004). ¶13 Even when, as here, a defendant demonstrates a Confrontation Clause violation, the United States Supreme Court has “repeatedly reaffirmed the principle that an otherwise valid conviction should not be set aside if the reviewing court may confidently s

2019The State concedes, and we agree, that the admission at trial of Wife’s pretrial statements to the detective violated Salazar’s right to confront Wife because her statements were testimonial in nature, she did not appear at trial, and Salazar had no prior opportunity for cross-examination. 6 See Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36, 68 (2004). ¶13 Even when, as here, a defendant demonstrates a Confrontation Clause violation, the United States Supreme Court has “repeatedly reaffirmed the principle that an otherwise valid conviction should not be set aside if the reviewing court may confidently s

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State v. Millergreen
kan · 2011 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025In that case, while the nurse was __________________________________________________________ whether law enforcement officers were present and the formality of the exchange.”). 7 See, e.g., State v. Swartz, 17 N.W.3d 174, 187–88 (Neb. 2025) (“[C]ourts have excluded a SANE report, reasoning that a victim’s statements to a sexual assault examiner were testimonial and violate the confrontation clause because of the examiner’s relationship with police or the involvement of the police in the examination process, coupled with the absence of any need for, or provision of, medical treatment during the

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Hobgood v. Stategreen
miss · 2006 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025In that case, while the nurse was __________________________________________________________ whether law enforcement officers were present and the formality of the exchange.”). 7 See, e.g., State v. Swartz, 17 N.W.3d 174, 187–88 (Neb. 2025) (“[C]ourts have excluded a SANE report, reasoning that a victim’s statements to a sexual assault examiner were testimonial and violate the confrontation clause because of the examiner’s relationship with police or the involvement of the police in the examination process, coupled with the absence of any need for, or provision of, medical treatment during the

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State v. Hillgreen
arizctapp · 2014 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2025–2025
1 sentence

2025In that case, while the nurse was __________________________________________________________ whether law enforcement officers were present and the formality of the exchange.”). 7 See, e.g., State v. Swartz, 17 N.W.3d 174, 187–88 (Neb. 2025) (“[C]ourts have excluded a SANE report, reasoning that a victim’s statements to a sexual assault examiner were testimonial and violate the confrontation clause because of the examiner’s relationship with police or the involvement of the police in the examination process, coupled with the absence of any need for, or provision of, medical treatment during the

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United States v. Fieldsgreen
ca5 · 2007 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020In the end, however, Williams doesn‘t control the outcome of Drommond‘s Confrontation Clause challenge because it ―is a due process, rather than Sixth Amendment, case.‖ United States v. Fields, 483 F.3d 313, 327 (5th Cir. 2007).

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People v. Cagegreen
cal · 2007 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See id. at 59 n.9, 124 S.Ct. 1354 (citing Tennessee v. Street , 471 U.S. 409 , 414, 105 S.Ct. 2078 , 85 L.Ed.2d 425 (1985) ); see also, e.g. , Williams v. Illinois , 567 U.S. 50 , 70, 132 S.Ct. 2221 , 183 L.Ed.2d 89 (2012) (plurality opinion) (" Crawford , while departing from prior Confrontation Clause precedent in other respects, took pains to reaffirm the proposition that the Confrontation Clause does not bar the use of testimonial statements for purposes other than establishing the truth of the matter asserted." (quotation simplified) ); People v. Cage , 40 Cal.4th 965 , 56 Cal.Rptr.3d 789

2018See id. at 59 n.9, 124 S.Ct. 1354 (citing Tennessee v. Street , 471 U.S. 409 , 414, 105 S.Ct. 2078 , 85 L.Ed.2d 425 (1985) ); see also, e.g. , Williams v. Illinois , 567 U.S. 50 , 70, 132 S.Ct. 2221 , 183 L.Ed.2d 89 (2012) (plurality opinion) (" Crawford , while departing from prior Confrontation Clause precedent in other respects, took pains to reaffirm the proposition that the Confrontation Clause does not bar the use of testimonial statements for purposes other than establishing the truth of the matter asserted." (quotation simplified) ); People v. Cage , 40 Cal.4th 965 , 56 Cal.Rptr.3d 789

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Williams v. Illinoisred
scotus · 2012 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See id. at 59 n.9, 124 S.Ct. 1354 (citing Tennessee v. Street , 471 U.S. 409 , 414, 105 S.Ct. 2078 , 85 L.Ed.2d 425 (1985) ); see also, e.g. , Williams v. Illinois , 567 U.S. 50 , 70, 132 S.Ct. 2221 , 183 L.Ed.2d 89 (2012) (plurality opinion) (" Crawford , while departing from prior Confrontation Clause precedent in other respects, took pains to reaffirm the proposition that the Confrontation Clause does not bar the use of testimonial statements for purposes other than establishing the truth of the matter asserted." (quotation simplified) ); People v. Cage , 40 Cal.4th 965 , 56 Cal.Rptr.3d 789

2018See id. at 59 n.9, 124 S.Ct. 1354 (citing Tennessee v. Street , 471 U.S. 409 , 414, 105 S.Ct. 2078 , 85 L.Ed.2d 425 (1985) ); see also, e.g. , Williams v. Illinois , 567 U.S. 50 , 70, 132 S.Ct. 2221 , 183 L.Ed.2d 89 (2012) (plurality opinion) (" Crawford , while departing from prior Confrontation Clause precedent in other respects, took pains to reaffirm the proposition that the Confrontation Clause does not bar the use of testimonial statements for purposes other than establishing the truth of the matter asserted." (quotation simplified) ); People v. Cage , 40 Cal.4th 965 , 56 Cal.Rptr.3d 789

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Tennessee v. Streetgreen
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018See id. at 59 n.9, 124 S.Ct. 1354 (citing Tennessee v. Street , 471 U.S. 409 , 414, 105 S.Ct. 2078 , 85 L.Ed.2d 425 (1985) ); see also, e.g. , Williams v. Illinois , 567 U.S. 50 , 70, 132 S.Ct. 2221 , 183 L.Ed.2d 89 (2012) (plurality opinion) (" Crawford , while departing from prior Confrontation Clause precedent in other respects, took pains to reaffirm the proposition that the Confrontation Clause does not bar the use of testimonial statements for purposes other than establishing the truth of the matter asserted." (quotation simplified) ); People v. Cage , 40 Cal.4th 965 , 56 Cal.Rptr.3d 789

2018See id. at 59 n.9, 124 S.Ct. 1354 (citing Tennessee v. Street , 471 U.S. 409 , 414, 105 S.Ct. 2078 , 85 L.Ed.2d 425 (1985) ); see also, e.g. , Williams v. Illinois , 567 U.S. 50 , 70, 132 S.Ct. 2221 , 183 L.Ed.2d 89 (2012) (plurality opinion) (" Crawford , while departing from prior Confrontation Clause precedent in other respects, took pains to reaffirm the proposition that the Confrontation Clause does not bar the use of testimonial statements for purposes other than establishing the truth of the matter asserted." (quotation simplified) ); People v. Cage , 40 Cal.4th 965 , 56 Cal.Rptr.3d 789

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State v. Dunngreen
utah · 1993 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
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United States v. Jonesgreen
ca11 · 2010 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
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United States v. Muellergreen
ca8 · 2011 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
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United States v. Summersgreen
ca4 · 2011 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
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United States v. Hendersongreen
ca6 · 2010 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
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United States v. Treacygreen
ca2 · 2011 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
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United States v. Mooregreen
cadc · 2011 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
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State v. Bullockgreen
utah · 1989 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
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State v. Chavezgreen
utahctapp · 2002 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
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United States v. Napoleon Bustamantegreen
ca9 · 2012 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
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United States v. Camerongreen
ca1 · 2012 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
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United States v. John Heard, Jr.green
ca5 · 2013 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
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United States v. Danny Turnergreen
ca7 · 2013 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
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United States v. Hernandezgreen
ca10 · 2013 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
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United States v. Hardwickgreen
ca3 · 2008 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
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State v. Gulbransengreen
utah · 2005 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
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Crane v. Kentuckygreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
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United States v. Ozsusamlargreen
ca2 · 2009 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
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Curtis Lee Mayes, Cross-Appellee v. Dewey Sowders, Warden, Cross-Appellantgreen
ca6 · 1980 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
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Yanez v. Minnesotagreen
ca8 · 2009 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
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Thomas McCandless v. Donald T. Vaughn the Attorney General of the State of Pennsylvania District Attorney for Philadelphia Countygreen
ca3 · 1999 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
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United States v. Owensgreen
scotus · 1988 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
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State v. DeBooygreen
utah · 2000 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2010–2010
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State v. Cartergreen
utah · 1995 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
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White v. Illinoisgreen
scotus · 1992 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2000–2000
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Richardson v. Marshgreen
scotus · 1987 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 1990–1990
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Also cited on this issue (38)

CaseCitedYears
State v. Poole green
utah · 2010
2 sentences

2016"The district court's decision to admit testimony that may implicate the confrontation clause is also a question of law reviewed for correctness." State v. Poole, 2010 UT 25, ¶ 8 , 232 P.3d 519 .

2016"The district court's decision to admit testimony that may implicate the confrontation clause is also a question of law reviewed for correctness." State v. Poole, 2010 UT 25, ¶ 8 , 232 P.3d 519 .

32012–2016
Douglas v. Alabama green
scotus · 1965
2 sentences

2015Id. at 418-20 , 85 S.Ct. 1074 ; see also State v. Villarreal, 889 P.2d 419 (Utah 1995) (finding a Confrontation Clause violation when a co-defendant refused to testify and the prosecutor asked leading questions based on the codefendant's earlier confession). 1 34 Mr. Bond acknowledges that his counsel did not object to the prosecutor's conduct or move for mistrial on Confrontation Clause grounds.

2015Id. at 418-20 , 85 S.Ct. 1074 ; see also State v. Villarreal, 889 P.2d 419 (Utah 1995) (finding a Confrontation Clause violation when a co-defendant refused to testify and the prosecutor asked leading questions based on the codefendant's earlier confession). 1 34 Mr. Bond acknowledges that his counsel did not object to the prosecutor's conduct or move for mistrial on Confrontation Clause grounds.

31988–2015
Salt Lake City v. George green
utahctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2016But the United States Supreme Court has recognized “that not all hearsay implicates the Sixth Amendment’s core concerns,” which involve “out-of-court statements” that bear “‘witness[ ]’ against the accused” and “those who ‘bear testimony.’ ” Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36, 51 , 124 S.Ct. 1354 , 158 L.Ed.2d *199 177 (2004). “[N]ontestimonial hearsay can be admitted under generally accepted exceptions to the hearsay rule without running afoul of the Sixth Amendment.” Salt Lake City v. George, 2008 UT App 257, ¶ 8 , 189 P.3d 1284 (citation omitted).

2016But the United States Supreme Court has recognized “that not all hearsay implicates the Sixth Amendment’s core concerns,” which involve “out-of-court statements” that bear “‘witness[ ]’ against the accused” and “those who ‘bear testimony.’ ” Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36, 51 , 124 S.Ct. 1354 , 158 L.Ed.2d *199 177 (2004). “[N]ontestimonial hearsay can be admitted under generally accepted exceptions to the hearsay rule without running afoul of the Sixth Amendment.” Salt Lake City v. George, 2008 UT App 257, ¶ 8 , 189 P.3d 1284 (citation omitted).

22016–2016
State v. Smith green
utahctapp · 2025
2 sentences

2025And Counsel could have reasonably concluded here that even under rule 16, if, 20220135-CA 25 2025 UT App 35 State v. Smith in response to a Confrontation Clause objection, the prosecution had sought to call the analyst who prepared Smith’s DNA profile, the district court would not have excluded that testimony. ¶60 The prosecutor was required to “disclose to the defendant” any “report . . . of any scientific test or experiment” that was “directly related to the case of which the prosecution team [had] knowledge and control,” id.

2025And Counsel could have reasonably concluded here that even under rule 16, if, 20220135-CA 25 2025 UT App 35 State v. Smith in response to a Confrontation Clause objection, the prosecution had sought to call the analyst who prepared Smith’s DNA profile, the district court would not have excluded that testimony. ¶60 The prosecutor was required to “disclose to the defendant” any “report . . . of any scientific test or experiment” that was “directly related to the case of which the prosecution team [had] knowledge and control,” id.

12025–2025
State v. Najera green
utah · 2025
1 sentence

2025In that case, while the nurse was __________________________________________________________ whether law enforcement officers were present and the formality of the exchange.”). 7 See, e.g., State v. Swartz, 17 N.W.3d 174, 187–88 (Neb. 2025) (“[C]ourts have excluded a SANE report, reasoning that a victim’s statements to a sexual assault examiner were testimonial and violate the confrontation clause because of the examiner’s relationship with police or the involvement of the police in the examination process, coupled with the absence of any need for, or provision of, medical treatment during the

12025–2025
State v. Vigil green
utahctapp · 2013
2 sentences

2019The State concedes, and we agree, that the admission at trial of Wife’s pretrial statements to the detective violated Salazar’s right to confront Wife because her statements were testimonial in nature, she did not appear at trial, and Salazar had no prior opportunity for cross-examination. 6 See Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36, 68 (2004). ¶13 Even when, as here, a defendant demonstrates a Confrontation Clause violation, the United States Supreme Court has “repeatedly reaffirmed the principle that an otherwise valid conviction should not be set aside if the reviewing court may confidently s

2019The State concedes, and we agree, that the admission at trial of Wife’s pretrial statements to the detective violated Salazar’s right to confront Wife because her statements were testimonial in nature, she did not appear at trial, and Salazar had no prior opportunity for cross-examination. 6 See Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36, 68 (2004). ¶13 Even when, as here, a defendant demonstrates a Confrontation Clause violation, the United States Supreme Court has “repeatedly reaffirmed the principle that an otherwise valid conviction should not be set aside if the reviewing court may confidently s

12019–2019
State v. McNeil green
utah · 2016
1 sentence

2019Where no affirmative representation is made, and counsel simply fails to object, any error “is not invited but merely unpreserved, and thus remains subject to plain error review.” McNeil, 2016 UT 3, ¶ 21 . ¶34 Here, Popp made a single objection to admission of the CJC Interview based on the confrontation clause, then withdrew that objection after learning that F.H. would be present to testify at trial.

12019–2019
Primeaux v. State green
oklacrimapp · 2004
1 sentence

2017Ct. App. May 22, 2009) ; State v. Young , 277 Kan. 588 , 87 P.3d 308 , 316-17 (Kan. 2004) ; People v. Yost , 278 Mich.App. 341 , 749 N.W.2d 753 , 774-75 (2008) ; State v. Aaron , 218 S.W.3d 501 , 517 (Mo. Ct. App. 2007) ; 12 Chavez v. State , 125 Nev. 328 , 213 P.3d 476 , 482-84 (2009) ; State v.Henderson , 139 N.M. 595 , 136 P.3d 1005 , 1010-11 (Ct. App. 2006) ; Primeaux v. State , 88 P.3d 893 , 905-06 (Okla.

12017–2017
State v. Henderson green
nmctapp · 2006
2 sentences

2017Ct. App. May 22, 2009) ; State v. Young , 277 Kan. 588 , 87 P.3d 308 , 316-17 (Kan. 2004) ; People v. Yost , 278 Mich.App. 341 , 749 N.W.2d 753 , 774-75 (2008) ; State v. Aaron , 218 S.W.3d 501 , 517 (Mo. Ct. App. 2007) ; 12 Chavez v. State , 125 Nev. 328 , 213 P.3d 476 , 482-84 (2009) ; State v.Henderson , 139 N.M. 595 , 136 P.3d 1005 , 1010-11 (Ct. App. 2006) ; Primeaux v. State , 88 P.3d 893 , 905-06 (Okla.

2017Ct. App. May 22, 2009) ; State v. Young , 277 Kan. 588 , 87 P.3d 308 , 316-17 (Kan. 2004) ; People v. Yost , 278 Mich.App. 341 , 749 N.W.2d 753 , 774-75 (2008) ; State v. Aaron , 218 S.W.3d 501 , 517 (Mo. Ct. App. 2007) ; 12 Chavez v. State , 125 Nev. 328 , 213 P.3d 476 , 482-84 (2009) ; State v.Henderson , 139 N.M. 595 , 136 P.3d 1005 , 1010-11 (Ct. App. 2006) ; Primeaux v. State , 88 P.3d 893 , 905-06 (Okla.

12017–2017
State v. Young green
kan · 2004
2 sentences

2017Ct. App. May 22, 2009) ; State v. Young , 277 Kan. 588 , 87 P.3d 308 , 316-17 (Kan. 2004) ; People v. Yost , 278 Mich.App. 341 , 749 N.W.2d 753 , 774-75 (2008) ; State v. Aaron , 218 S.W.3d 501 , 517 (Mo. Ct. App. 2007) ; 12 Chavez v. State , 125 Nev. 328 , 213 P.3d 476 , 482-84 (2009) ; State v.Henderson , 139 N.M. 595 , 136 P.3d 1005 , 1010-11 (Ct. App. 2006) ; Primeaux v. State , 88 P.3d 893 , 905-06 (Okla.

2017Ct. App. May 22, 2009) ; State v. Young , 277 Kan. 588 , 87 P.3d 308 , 316-17 (Kan. 2004) ; People v. Yost , 278 Mich.App. 341 , 749 N.W.2d 753 , 774-75 (2008) ; State v. Aaron , 218 S.W.3d 501 , 517 (Mo. Ct. App. 2007) ; 12 Chavez v. State , 125 Nev. 328 , 213 P.3d 476 , 482-84 (2009) ; State v.Henderson , 139 N.M. 595 , 136 P.3d 1005 , 1010-11 (Ct. App. 2006) ; Primeaux v. State , 88 P.3d 893 , 905-06 (Okla.

12017–2017
Chavez v. State green
nev · 2009
2 sentences

2017Ct. App. May 22, 2009) ; State v. Young , 277 Kan. 588 , 87 P.3d 308 , 316-17 (Kan. 2004) ; People v. Yost , 278 Mich.App. 341 , 749 N.W.2d 753 , 774-75 (2008) ; State v. Aaron , 218 S.W.3d 501 , 517 (Mo. Ct. App. 2007) ; 12 Chavez v. State , 125 Nev. 328 , 213 P.3d 476 , 482-84 (2009) ; State v.Henderson , 139 N.M. 595 , 136 P.3d 1005 , 1010-11 (Ct. App. 2006) ; Primeaux v. State , 88 P.3d 893 , 905-06 (Okla.

2017Ct. App. May 22, 2009) ; State v. Young , 277 Kan. 588 , 87 P.3d 308 , 316-17 (Kan. 2004) ; People v. Yost , 278 Mich.App. 341 , 749 N.W.2d 753 , 774-75 (2008) ; State v. Aaron , 218 S.W.3d 501 , 517 (Mo. Ct. App. 2007) ; 12 Chavez v. State , 125 Nev. 328 , 213 P.3d 476 , 482-84 (2009) ; State v.Henderson , 139 N.M. 595 , 136 P.3d 1005 , 1010-11 (Ct. App. 2006) ; Primeaux v. State , 88 P.3d 893 , 905-06 (Okla.

12017–2017
People v. Yost green
michctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2017Ct. App. May 22, 2009) ; State v. Young , 277 Kan. 588 , 87 P.3d 308 , 316-17 (Kan. 2004) ; People v. Yost , 278 Mich.App. 341 , 749 N.W.2d 753 , 774-75 (2008) ; State v. Aaron , 218 S.W.3d 501 , 517 (Mo. Ct. App. 2007) ; 12 Chavez v. State , 125 Nev. 328 , 213 P.3d 476 , 482-84 (2009) ; State v.Henderson , 139 N.M. 595 , 136 P.3d 1005 , 1010-11 (Ct. App. 2006) ; Primeaux v. State , 88 P.3d 893 , 905-06 (Okla.

2017Ct. App. May 22, 2009) ; State v. Young , 277 Kan. 588 , 87 P.3d 308 , 316-17 (Kan. 2004) ; People v. Yost , 278 Mich.App. 341 , 749 N.W.2d 753 , 774-75 (2008) ; State v. Aaron , 218 S.W.3d 501 , 517 (Mo. Ct. App. 2007) ; 12 Chavez v. State , 125 Nev. 328 , 213 P.3d 476 , 482-84 (2009) ; State v.Henderson , 139 N.M. 595 , 136 P.3d 1005 , 1010-11 (Ct. App. 2006) ; Primeaux v. State , 88 P.3d 893 , 905-06 (Okla.

12017–2017
Simmons v. State green
arkctapp · 2006
2 sentences

2017Indeed, as referenced above, it appears that the vast majority of preliminary hearings will not. ¶ 43 The State turns our attention to other states that "have similarly held preliminary hearing testimony of an unavailable witness admissible under the confrontation clause." See Simmons v. State , 95 Ark.App. 114 , 234 S.W.3d 321 , 326 (2006) ; 11 People v. Williams , 43 Cal.4th 584 , 75 Cal.Rptr.3d 691 , 181 P.3d 1035 , 1061 (2008) ; State v. Vinhaca , No. 28571, 2009 WL 1144934 , at *2 (Haw.

2017Indeed, as referenced above, it appears that the vast majority of preliminary hearings will not. ¶ 43 The State turns our attention to other states that "have similarly held preliminary hearing testimony of an unavailable witness admissible under the confrontation clause." See Simmons v. State , 95 Ark.App. 114 , 234 S.W.3d 321 , 326 (2006) ; 11 People v. Williams , 43 Cal.4th 584 , 75 Cal.Rptr.3d 691 , 181 P.3d 1035 , 1061 (2008) ; State v. Vinhaca , No. 28571, 2009 WL 1144934 , at *2 (Haw.

12017–2017
State v. Aaron green
moctapp · 2007
1 sentence

2017Ct. App. May 22, 2009) ; State v. Young , 277 Kan. 588 , 87 P.3d 308 , 316-17 (Kan. 2004) ; People v. Yost , 278 Mich.App. 341 , 749 N.W.2d 753 , 774-75 (2008) ; State v. Aaron , 218 S.W.3d 501 , 517 (Mo. Ct. App. 2007) ; 12 Chavez v. State , 125 Nev. 328 , 213 P.3d 476 , 482-84 (2009) ; State v.Henderson , 139 N.M. 595 , 136 P.3d 1005 , 1010-11 (Ct. App. 2006) ; Primeaux v. State , 88 P.3d 893 , 905-06 (Okla.

12017–2017
People v. Williams green
cal · 2008
2 sentences

2017Indeed, as referenced above, it appears that the vast majority of preliminary hearings will not. ¶ 43 The State turns our attention to other states that "have similarly held preliminary hearing testimony of an unavailable witness admissible under the confrontation clause." See Simmons v. State , 95 Ark.App. 114 , 234 S.W.3d 321 , 326 (2006) ; 11 People v. Williams , 43 Cal.4th 584 , 75 Cal.Rptr.3d 691 , 181 P.3d 1035 , 1061 (2008) ; State v. Vinhaca , No. 28571, 2009 WL 1144934 , at *2 (Haw.

2017Indeed, as referenced above, it appears that the vast majority of preliminary hearings will not. ¶ 43 The State turns our attention to other states that "have similarly held preliminary hearing testimony of an unavailable witness admissible under the confrontation clause." See Simmons v. State , 95 Ark.App. 114 , 234 S.W.3d 321 , 326 (2006) ; 11 People v. Williams , 43 Cal.4th 584 , 75 Cal.Rptr.3d 691 , 181 P.3d 1035 , 1061 (2008) ; State v. Vinhaca , No. 28571, 2009 WL 1144934 , at *2 (Haw.

12017–2017
State v. McCallie green
utahctapp · 2016
12016–2016
State v. Garrido green
utahctapp · 2013
12016–2016
Brecht v. Abrahamson green
scotus · 1993
12016–2016
State v. Bond green
utah · 2015
12016–2016
Chapman v. California red
scotus · 1967
12016–2016
State v. Calliham green
utah · 2002
2 sentences

2016If Clark had preserved her Confrontation Clause claim at trial, and if she could establish a constitutional violation on appeal, the burden would shift to the State to demonstrate that the error was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, See State v. McCallie, 2016 UT App 4, ¶ 12 , 369 P.3d 103 (citing Brecht v. Abrahamson, 507 U.S. 619, 630 , 113 S.Ct. 1710 , 123 L.Ed.2d 353 (1993); Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 24 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967); and State v. Calliham, 2002 UT 86, ¶ 45 , 55 P.3d 573 ).

2016If Clark had preserved her Confrontation Clause claim at trial, and if she could establish a constitutional violation on appeal, the burden would shift to the State to demonstrate that the error was harmless beyond a reasonable doubt, See State v. McCallie, 2016 UT App 4, ¶ 12 , 369 P.3d 103 (citing Brecht v. Abrahamson, 507 U.S. 619, 630 , 113 S.Ct. 1710 , 123 L.Ed.2d 353 (1993); Chapman v. California, 386 U.S. 18, 24 , 87 S.Ct. 824 , 17 L.Ed.2d 705 (1967); and State v. Calliham, 2002 UT 86, ¶ 45 , 55 P.3d 573 ).

12016–2016
State v. Griffin green
utah · 2016
12016–2016
State v. Rhinehart green
utahctapp · 2006
12016–2016
State v. Marks green
utahctapp · 2011
12013–2013
State v. Worwood green
utah · 2007
12013–2013
State v. Quinonez-Gaiton green
utahctapp · 2002
12013–2013
Barber v. Page green
scotus · 1968
12010–2010
State v. Calliham green
utah · 2002
12010–2010
Davis v. Alaska green
scotus · 1974
12008–2008
State v. Brooks green
utah · 1981
11994–1994
Idaho v. Wright green
scotus · 1990
11991–1991
Reynolds v. United States green
scotus · 1879
11989–1989
United States v. Donald Laverne Carlson, United States of America v. Gary Clarend Hofstad green
ca8 · 1977
11989–1989
State v. Anderson green
utah · 1980
11989–1989
State v. Lafferty green
utah · 1988
11989–1989
Lee v. Illinois green
scotus · 1986
11986–1986
Chambers v. Mississippi green
scotus · 1973
11983–1983
Myers v. Commonwealth green
mass · 1973
11980–1980

Statutes the citing opinions construe

UT § Utah Code § 76-5-404.1 (5) UT § Utah Code § 76-5-202 (4) UT § Utah Code § 76-3-207 (3) UT § Utah Code § 76-5-103 (3) UT § Utah Code § 76-5-403.1 (3)

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