State v. Iwasaki

The defendant was found guilty of promoting prostitution in the second degree. He appeals from the judgment and sentence of the trial court.

The only issue on appeal which requires our serious consideration is, whether certain statements made outside of the presence of the defendant were admissible against him. We find all other defense contentions to be without merit.

The defendant was indicted for the crime of advancing or profiting from prostitution “by managing, supervising, controlling, or owning, either alone or in association with others, a house of prostitution or a prostitution…