Is a statement by a witness inconsistent with his trial testimony admissible to establish the truth of the matter?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Young, A150761 (Cal. App. 2018):
" 'A statement by a witness that is inconsistent with his or her trial testimony is admissible to establish the truth of the matter asserted in the statement under the conditions set forth in Evidence Code sections 1235 and 770.' " (People v. Sapp (2003) 31 Cal.4th 240, 296.) Section 1235 provides, "Evidence of a statement made by a witness is not made inadmissible by the hearsay rule if the statement is inconsistent with
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