262 Pa. Super. 558 - Commonwealth v. Bestwick’s Empirical Analysis

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11 state decisions

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1. ““Q. Do you remember what you said to him [Appellant Bestwick], if anything? “A. I believe it was along the same words that I said to Mr. Harpst. “Q. What was the gist, or what do you recollect of your conversation with Mr. Bestwick? “A. I just talked in common words, and I said, hey, my truck needs some work. I got to work it someplace this winter. “Q. Did Mr. Bestwick make any reply to you? “A. Yes, there was a reply. “Q. What was the reply, if you recall? “A. I’m not sure of the exact words that were used except the phrase came up that, it’s either, you know how it is, or that’s how it is. “Q. Do you remember anything else about the conversation, or anything else that was said? “A. I don’t remember the exact words said, no. “Q. Do you remember the gist of the conversation? “A. This was about snow removal for the truck. And from the conversation, I knew that if I was going to have work this truck— “[Defense Counsel]: Now I object— “The Court: There is a distinction, Mr. Hoobler, between testifying as to what the gist of the conversation was and what you interpreted it to mean. Could you just state, not the exact words because, you say, you don't recall them, but what in substance was said by Mr. Bestwick and by you! “A. I was talking strictly about the truck for snow removal and I knew from previous conversations with previous individuals— “[Defense Counsel]: Object. “[Defense Counsel]: It’s obvious he’s going to state hearsay. He’s talking about— “The Court: Well, he hasn’t”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Commonwealth v. Bestwick

2. ““Your petitioner believes that after a grand jury investigation there will be enough evidence to obtain at least one indictment on each of the above named specific offenses. In order to protect the rights of those persons involved in the above named offenses, your petitioner has refrained from inserting names in this petition. Your petitioner is prepared, however, to present documentary evidence to the court, if the court so desires, in support of the above charged offenses. Said documents and evidence would include the names of the alleged actors and victims, as well as the facts and circumstances surrounding the commission of the offenses.””

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Commonwealth v. Bestwick

3. ““Q. Your second contribution, you said, was around the same, about 100 or $150.? “A. Yes. “Q. Was it made later in the same winter? “A. In the same season. “Q. The same season? “A. Yes . . . yes. “Q. There was never any request for that contribution, was there ? “A. Yes, I had been asked if I was going to give a little more. “Q. By whom ? “A. Mr. Bestwick.” (Emphasis added.)”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage · from the majority
   e.g. Commonwealth v. Bestwick