[EMAIL PROTECTED] (William J. Foristal) writes:
Hello Doctor,
I would think it would be identical to a tape recorded statement. Even
if someone makes the tape and never plays if for anyone I would think it
could be offered as evidence if it met the other criteria. Let us know
what the judge rules.
Bill
On Tue, 10 Mar 1998 13:31:08 -0800 "Dr.L.D.Misek-Falkoff"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>"Dr.L.D.Misek-Falkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:
>
>
>Is anyone watching the Court-tiv 'Murdered Mom' (Ayers trial) where
>they
>are arguing to a judge that what is input to a computer is not a
>statement unless and until published to someone? The judge is saying
>that a statement is justan oral or written expression sop computer
>files
>are admissible. Lawyer is arguing that its just a thought process,
>when
>someone types into a computer, unless and until it is published.
>Overall
>context is whether its a statement and under the evidence code can be
>admitted. Judge hasn't ruled yet (defense is saying its hearsay, if
>it
>is a statement at all). :) LDMF
>
>PS: commentator says its like a diary, not intended to be read but can
>be used against someone.
>
>
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