PUT AN END TO THE NEVADA HEARSAY LAW NRS 51-035
There are many people in the state and federal prison systems that have been sent to prison or local jails based on hearsay from individual witnesses.
The primary problem with hearsay testimony, testimony that can be thought of as "second generation" statements since the primary witness is not the person offering the testimony, is that the other party to the case, is typically that the defendant, is unable to cross examine the original observer and maker of the statement,
The families are burden with the cost of travel to visit these individuals. .Children have lost many years with their parents due to incarceration. We must stop individuals from being able to send innocent people to prison based on what they heard someone else say. Thank you for reading this.
The primary problem with hearsay testimony, testimony that can be thought of as "second generation" statements since the primary witness is not the person offering the testimony, is that the other party to the case, is typically that the defendant, is unable to cross examine the original observer and maker of the statement,
The families are burden with the cost of travel to visit these individuals. .Children have lost many years with their parents due to incarceration. We must stop individuals from being able to send innocent people to prison based on what they heard someone else say. Thank you for reading this.
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