Alaska Statutes 12.61.127 – Inadmissibility of statements taken in violation of AS 12.61.120 or 12.61.125
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A statement obtained from a victim or witness in violation of Alaska Stat. § 12.61.120 or 12.61.125 is presumed inadmissible in a prosecution of the defendant. To overcome the presumption of inadmissibility, the defendant must prove by clear and convincing evidence that
Terms Used In Alaska Statutes 12.61.127
- Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.