People v. Hull

*1007In this case, we address whether the prosecution must grant use immunity to a prosecution witness who invokes his right of self-incrimination at trial instead of introducing the witness's preliminary hearing testimony under the provisions of Evidence Code section 1291,1 the hearsay and confrontation clause exception for former testimony. We also address issues related to defendant's opportunity to cross-examine the witness during the preliminary hearing.

Defendant Tyrus Hull appeals from a judgment of conviction for the assault of Marqurus Bonner. A jury found defendant guilty of assault with…