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Stevenson v. Commonwealth
Virginia Supreme Court
237 S.E.2d 779 (1977)
- Written by Sean Carroll, JD
Facts
John Stevenson (defendant) was charged with the murder of Lillian Keller. During the murder investigation, police officer Schultze went to Stevenson’s home and asked questions of Stevenson’s wife about what Stevenson was wearing on the night of the murder. In response, Mrs. Stevenson gave Schultze one of Stevenson’s shirts. Tests found blood on the shirt that was the same type as Keller’s. At trial, the prosecution (plaintiff) sought to introduce the shirt as evidence. The trial court admitted the shirt over Stevenson’s objection. Stevenson was convicted, and he appealed, arguing that his wife’s conduct amounted to hearsay, which should have rendered the shirt inadmissible.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (I’Anson, C.J.)
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