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When is hearsay allowed in court?

On Behalf of The Shapiro Law Firm | Jan 15, 2021 | Blog, Evidence

In legal terms, hearsay is a statement that was made out-of-court by another person who's not directly involved in the case. Hearsay is typically not allowed as evidence in Texas court cases because it's difficult to prove. However, there are some exceptions. When can...

Evidentiary Process Leaves Ample Room for Mistakes

On Behalf of The Shapiro Law Firm | Oct 14, 2010 | Convictions, Evidence

In criminal trials, prosecutors are required to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. To do this, they generally seek to introduce evidence from the alleged crime scene. However, a trial may occur years after the evidence is taken from the crime scene. Law...