Hearsay Statements Not Automatically Admissible In Supervised Release Revocation Proceedings
The lower court in Henry’s case failed to conduct this balancing test. Accordingly, the Tenth Circuit vacated and remanded the matter to district court for further proceedings. See: United States v. Henry, No. 15-6181 (10th Cir. 2017). Hearsay Statements | Alleged Assult | Supervised Release
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