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6 California opinions name it 2 courts 1992–2019 0 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by California 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.

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Whitman v. Superior Courtgreen
cal · 1991 · cited in 5 California opinions naming this issue, 1992–2019
2 sentences

2019Code, § 872, subd. (b); Whitman v. Superior Court (1991) 54 Cal.3d 1063 , 1072–1074 (Whitman).) While Penal Code section 872 permits a finding of probable cause at a preliminary hearing on the basis of hearsay statements related by a police officer with certain qualifications and experience, the ballot measure that enacted this hearsay exception “did not purport to create a similar exception for the multiple hearsay rule of Evidence Code section 1201.” (Whitman, at p. 1074; see id. at 16 pp. 1073–1074 [testimony by a noninvestigating officer or “reader” that merely recites the contents of repo

2019Code, § 872, subd. (b); Whitman v. Superior Court (1991) 54 Cal.3d 1063 , 1072–1074 (Whitman).) While Penal Code section 872 permits a finding of probable cause at a preliminary hearing on the basis of hearsay statements related by a police officer with certain qualifications and experience, the ballot measure that enacted this hearsay exception “did not purport to create a similar exception for the multiple hearsay rule of Evidence Code section 1201.” (Whitman, at p. 1074; see id. at 16 pp. 1073–1074 [testimony by a noninvestigating officer or “reader” that merely recites the contents of repo

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People v. Wimberlygreen
calctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993(See Tu v. Superior Court (1992) 5 Cal.App.4th 1617, 1622 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.2d 758 ] [Second Dist., Div. One]; Shannon v. Superior Court (1992) 5 Cal.App.4th 676, 682 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.2d 47 ] [Second Dist., Div. Seven]; People v. Wimberly (1992) 5 Cal.App.4th 439, 445-447 [ 6 Cal.Rptr.2d 800 ] [same].) Accordingly, consistent with *1627 the customary rules of appellate review after the grant of a section 995 motion (see Montez v. Superior Court, supra, 4 Cal.App.4th at pp. 583-584), we review the admissible, nonmultiple hearsay evidence at the preliminary hearing in the present case to determine if the

1993(See Tu v. Superior Court (1992) 5 Cal.App.4th 1617, 1622 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.2d 758 ] [Second Dist., Div. One]; Shannon v. Superior Court (1992) 5 Cal.App.4th 676, 682 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.2d 47 ] [Second Dist., Div. Seven]; People v. Wimberly (1992) 5 Cal.App.4th 439, 445-447 [ 6 Cal.Rptr.2d 800 ] [same].) Accordingly, consistent with *1627 the customary rules of appellate review after the grant of a section 995 motion (see Montez v. Superior Court, supra, 4 Cal.App.4th at pp. 583-584), we review the admissible, nonmultiple hearsay evidence at the preliminary hearing in the present case to determine if the

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Shannon v. Superior Courtgreen
calctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993(See Tu v. Superior Court (1992) 5 Cal.App.4th 1617, 1622 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.2d 758 ] [Second Dist., Div. One]; Shannon v. Superior Court (1992) 5 Cal.App.4th 676, 682 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.2d 47 ] [Second Dist., Div. Seven]; People v. Wimberly (1992) 5 Cal.App.4th 439, 445-447 [ 6 Cal.Rptr.2d 800 ] [same].) Accordingly, consistent with *1627 the customary rules of appellate review after the grant of a section 995 motion (see Montez v. Superior Court, supra, 4 Cal.App.4th at pp. 583-584), we review the admissible, nonmultiple hearsay evidence at the preliminary hearing in the present case to determine if the

1993(See Tu v. Superior Court (1992) 5 Cal.App.4th 1617, 1622 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.2d 758 ] [Second Dist., Div. One]; Shannon v. Superior Court (1992) 5 Cal.App.4th 676, 682 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.2d 47 ] [Second Dist., Div. Seven]; People v. Wimberly (1992) 5 Cal.App.4th 439, 445-447 [ 6 Cal.Rptr.2d 800 ] [same].) Accordingly, consistent with *1627 the customary rules of appellate review after the grant of a section 995 motion (see Montez v. Superior Court, supra, 4 Cal.App.4th at pp. 583-584), we review the admissible, nonmultiple hearsay evidence at the preliminary hearing in the present case to determine if the

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Thang Quy Tu v. Superior Courtgreen
calctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993(See Tu v. Superior Court (1992) 5 Cal.App.4th 1617, 1622 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.2d 758 ] [Second Dist., Div. One]; Shannon v. Superior Court (1992) 5 Cal.App.4th 676, 682 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.2d 47 ] [Second Dist., Div. Seven]; People v. Wimberly (1992) 5 Cal.App.4th 439, 445-447 [ 6 Cal.Rptr.2d 800 ] [same].) Accordingly, consistent with *1627 the customary rules of appellate review after the grant of a section 995 motion (see Montez v. Superior Court, supra, 4 Cal.App.4th at pp. 583-584), we review the admissible, nonmultiple hearsay evidence at the preliminary hearing in the present case to determine if the

1993(See Tu v. Superior Court (1992) 5 Cal.App.4th 1617, 1622 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.2d 758 ] [Second Dist., Div. One]; Shannon v. Superior Court (1992) 5 Cal.App.4th 676, 682 [ 7 Cal.Rptr.2d 47 ] [Second Dist., Div. Seven]; People v. Wimberly (1992) 5 Cal.App.4th 439, 445-447 [ 6 Cal.Rptr.2d 800 ] [same].) Accordingly, consistent with *1627 the customary rules of appellate review after the grant of a section 995 motion (see Montez v. Superior Court, supra, 4 Cal.App.4th at pp. 583-584), we review the admissible, nonmultiple hearsay evidence at the preliminary hearing in the present case to determine if the

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Montez v. Superior Courtgreen
calctapp · 1992 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1993–1993
2 sentences

1993It is noteworthy that although Proposition 115 created an exception to the basic hearsay rule ... the measure did not purport to create a similar exception for the multiple hearsay rule . . . .” (Id. at p. 1074.) In Whitman , the Supreme Court’s proscription against use of readers and multiple hearsay avoided constitutional questions regarding the reliability of evidence and a defendant’s inability to “meaningfully cross-examine the testifying officer regarding the circumstances under which the out-of-court statement was made.” ( 54 Cal.3d at p. 1074 .) Proposition 115 therefore, as interprete

1993It is noteworthy that although Proposition 115 created an exception to the basic hearsay rule ... the measure did not purport to create a similar exception for the multiple hearsay rule . . . .” (Id. at p. 1074.) In Whitman , the Supreme Court’s proscription against use of readers and multiple hearsay avoided constitutional questions regarding the reliability of evidence and a defendant’s inability to “meaningfully cross-examine the testifying officer regarding the circumstances under which the out-of-court statement was made.” ( 54 Cal.3d at p. 1074 .) Proposition 115 therefore, as interprete

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Ohio v. Robertsred
scotus · 1980 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992(See, e.g., People v. Smith (1983) 34 Cal.3d 251, 259 [ 193 Cal.Rptr. 692 , 667P. 2d 149] [construing Prop. 8, ‘The Victims’ Bill of Rights’ initiative measure, to avoid constitutional doubts].) As discussed below, we believe that the latter, more limited form of hearsay evidence satisfies federal requirements of reliability (see Ohio v. Roberts (1980) 448 U.S. 56, 63-65 [ 65 L.Ed.2d 597, 605-607 , 100 S.Ct. 2531 ]), and thus properly may be admitted at preliminary hearings despite the defendant’s inability to confront and cross-examine the declarant witness or victim.

1992(See, e.g., People v. Smith (1983) 34 Cal.3d 251, 259 [ 193 Cal.Rptr. 692 , 667P. 2d 149] [construing Prop. 8, ‘The Victims’ Bill of Rights’ initiative measure, to avoid constitutional doubts].) As discussed below, we believe that the latter, more limited form of hearsay evidence satisfies federal requirements of reliability (see Ohio v. Roberts (1980) 448 U.S. 56, 63-65 [ 65 L.Ed.2d 597, 605-607 , 100 S.Ct. 2531 ]), and thus properly may be admitted at preliminary hearings despite the defendant’s inability to confront and cross-examine the declarant witness or victim.

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People v. Smithgreen
cal · 1983 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992
2 sentences

1992(See, e.g., People v. Smith (1983) 34 Cal.3d 251, 259 [ 193 Cal.Rptr. 692 , 667P. 2d 149] [construing Prop. 8, ‘The Victims’ Bill of Rights’ initiative measure, to avoid constitutional doubts].) As discussed below, we believe that the latter, more limited form of hearsay evidence satisfies federal requirements of reliability (see Ohio v. Roberts (1980) 448 U.S. 56, 63-65 [ 65 L.Ed.2d 597, 605-607 , 100 S.Ct. 2531 ]), and thus properly may be admitted at preliminary hearings despite the defendant’s inability to confront and cross-examine the declarant witness or victim.

1992(See, e.g., People v. Smith (1983) 34 Cal.3d 251, 259 [ 193 Cal.Rptr. 692 , 667P. 2d 149] [construing Prop. 8, ‘The Victims’ Bill of Rights’ initiative measure, to avoid constitutional doubts].) As discussed below, we believe that the latter, more limited form of hearsay evidence satisfies federal requirements of reliability (see Ohio v. Roberts (1980) 448 U.S. 56, 63-65 [ 65 L.Ed.2d 597, 605-607 , 100 S.Ct. 2531 ]), and thus properly may be admitted at preliminary hearings despite the defendant’s inability to confront and cross-examine the declarant witness or victim.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (1)

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People v. Torres green
calctapp · 1989
2 sentences

2002In People v. Torres (1989) 213 Cal. App.3d 1248 , 262 Cal.Rptr. 323 , for example, a criminal defendant was subjected to custodial interrogation, but because he spoke only Spanish and the interrogating officer spoke only English, the interview *34 took place with the assistance of a translator.

2002In People v. Torres (1989) 213 Cal. App.3d 1248 , 262 Cal.Rptr. 323 , for example, a criminal defendant was subjected to custodial interrogation, but because he spoke only Spanish and the interrogating officer spoke only English, the interview *34 took place with the assistance of a translator.

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Statutes the citing opinions construe

CA § Cal. Evidence Code § 1220 (3)

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