tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22223580.post8949239165815835372..comments2023-10-25T02:06:38.148-07:00Comments on Texas Death Penalty: Steven WoodsHooman Hedayatihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13174966445842575829noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22223580.post-45591801907100554702011-09-06T14:46:36.585-07:002011-09-06T14:46:36.585-07:00- The only "evidence" used against Woods...- The only "evidence" used against Woods were friends of Marcus Rhodes who took the stand, claiming that they heard Woods brag about the murder. This is called "hearsay" & is usually inadmissible in court.<br /><br />This is incorrect. While a statement made from a third party is typically considered inadmissible, a statement against interest by a party opponent stands as an exception to the hearsay rule under the Federal Rules of Evidence.<br /><br />This is allowed so that a defendant cannot choose not to take the stand in order to block his statements from coming into the record.<br /><br />Hope that helps some : )Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22223580.post-39358516544311663432011-08-29T18:29:45.486-07:002011-08-29T18:29:45.486-07:00So, with these claims against his conviction, how ...So, with these claims against his conviction, how does the local DA or the Texas AG defend his execution?Bruce J. Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02620580788960871972noreply@blogger.com