163 Conn. App. 265 - State v. Henry D.’s Empirical Analysis

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5 state decisions

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1. “Although the general rule is that prior consistent statements of a witness are inadmissible, we have recognized exceptions in certain circumstances.... Section 6-11(b) of the Connecticut Code of Evidence sets forth three limited situations in which the prior consistent statement of a witness is admissible: If the credibility of a witness is impeached by (1) a prior inconsistent statement of the witness, (2) a suggestion of bias, interest or improper motive that was not present at the time the witness made the prior consistent statement, or (3) a suggestion of recent contrivance ....”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 187 Conn. App. 350 - State v. Santiago

2. “evidentiary rulings will be overturned on appeal only where there was an abuse of discretion and a showing by the defendant of substantial prejudice or injustice,”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 187 Conn. App. 350 - State v. Santiago