Legal Opinion
State v. Rogers
Court of Appeals of Wisconsin
Decided September 13, 1995No. 94-1912-CRPublishedCited by 52 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBrown, J.
At Donny Rogers's upcoming trial for murder, the State of Wisconsin wants to introduce an inculpatory statement made by his codefendant, Thomas Myers. However, Rogers raised a hearsay objection before the trial court. In response, the State principally argued that Rogers adopted Myers's statement. The trial court reviewed the circumstances surrounding the alleged adoption and sustained Rogers's objection. The State then sought this interlocutory appeal. We affirm.
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