People v. Govea

Following a jury trial, defendant Gaston Govea was found guilty of first degree murder and sentenced to 34 years’ imprisonment. On appeal, defendant argues that: (1) the trial court committed reversible error in admitting as substantive evidence the written statement and grand jury testimony of a witness because both were obtained in violation of the witness’ right to due process under the fourteenth amendment and, since they were admitted into evidence, defendant’s right to due process was violated; (2) the statement and grand jury testimony were not inconsistent with the witness’ trial…