Rethinking Confrontation After Crawford
Abstract
A recent decision by the United States Supreme Court has substantially changed the formal interpretation of the Confrontation Clause. This essay argues that it is important to recognize the more fundamental change that the case represents, a change in the rationale lying behind the doctrine. Ultimately, this more fundamental change shifts the constitutional doctrine from a focus on preventing jury error to a focus on preventing prosecutorial abuse. Whether this laudable shift will be fully effectuated in the details of the doctrine remains to be seen.
Keywords
Confrontation Clause, Crawford v. Washington, Hearsay, Ohio v. Roberts, Testimonial Evidence
Publication Date
2004
Document Type
Article
Place of Original Publication
International Commentary on Evidence
Publication Information
2 International Commentary on Evidence, Issue 1 Article 2 (2004)
Repository Citation
Nance, Dale A., "Rethinking Confrontation After Crawford" (2004). Faculty Publications. 939.
https://scholarlycommons.law.case.edu/faculty_publications/939
