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Baez v. Commonwealth of Virginia
No. 230899Supreme Court of Virginia
230899 Baez v. Commonwealth of Virginia 12/19/2024 The circuit court did not abuse its discretion in admitting over a defendant's objection a video recording of a police stop and arrest, made by an officer's b…
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230899 Baez v. Commonwealth of Virginia 12/19/2024 The circuit court did not abuse its discretion in admitting over a defendant's…
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230899 Baez v. Commonwealth of Virginia 12/19/2024 The circuit court did not abuse its discretion in admitting over a defendant's objection a video recording of a police stop and arrest, made by an officer's body-worn camera. Such a video is not inherently a testimonial statement that automatically implicates the Confrontation Clause, even if created by law enforcement while engaging in official duties. The incidents depicted in the video dictate whether it contains any testimonial statements that are a solemn declaration or affirmation made for the purpose of establishing or proving some fact. The trial court and the Court of Appeals correctly reasoned that nothing depicted in the video us…
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