State v. Brown.’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “consider[ ] a number of factors in determining whether an error is harmless in this context, including 'the importance of the witness' testimony in the prosecution's case, whether the testimony was cumulative, the presence or absence of evidence corroborating or contradicting the testimony of the witness on material points, the extent of cross-examination otherwise permitted, and, of course, the overall strength of the prosecution's case.'”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the dissent
   e.g. State v. Smith

2. “[e]xclusion of the criminal charges against [the complaining witness] and the fact that [she] was on probation deprived the jury of evidence that she had an interest to shape her testimony against [the defendant] to avoid punishment and to prevent the possible revocation of her probation”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the dissent
   e.g. State v. Smith

3. “[T]he main and essential purpose of confrontation is to secure for the opponent the opportunity of cross-examination, . . . and the exposure of a witness' motivation in testifying is a proper and important function of the constitutionally protected right of cross examination.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the dissent
   e.g. State v. Smith