In what circumstances will a sworn statement of an arrest officer be introduced in evidence at a hearing?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from MacKler v. Alexis, 130 Cal.App.3d 44, 181 Cal.Rptr. 613 (Cal. App. 1982):
In the recent case of Burkhart v. Department of Motor Vehicles (1981) 124 Cal.App.3d 99, 177 Cal.Rptr. 175 (Fifth Dist.), the sworn statement of the subpoenaed arresting officer who failed to appear at an informal hearing was introduced in evidence over objection. The licensee and his wife by their testimony controverted various
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