Burden of Tendering Admissions When Identity is Disputed

In Burden of Proof, Evidence Law, Hearsay, Hearsay, Teaching Capsules, Theory and Principle, Theory and Principle by Peter Sankoff

Tendering admissions made by the defendant in a criminal case is easy – except when there is reason to dispute whether it was the defendant who actually made the statement. Then things can get complicated in a hurry. This Video Blog attempts to sift through some contradictory jurisprudence and provide a framework for admitting statements in these situations.