People v. Argomaniz-Ramirez

MULLARKEY, Chief Justice.

I. Introduction

In this original proceeding, we apply the recent decision of the United States Supreme Court in Crawford v. Washington, 541 U.S. 36, 124 S.Ct. 1354, 158 L.Ed.2d 177 (2004). We conclude that, consistent with the Confrontation Clause, prior recorded statements made by children to law enforcement officials may be introduced into evidence when the children testify at trial.

II. Facts and Procedural History

Martin Argomaniz-Ramirez was charged with one count of sexual assault on a child-pattern of abuse, 1 and one count of criminal attempt to commit sexual…