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The Idaho Supreme Court overturned a conviction. This decision came because the limitations placed on a defendant, who was representing themselves, during the cross-examination of a child witness were not justified. There was no evidence to suggest that the defendant's voice would cause trauma to the child.
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The Idaho Supreme Court recently overturned a conviction. This decision came after the Court found that limitations placed on a defendant, who was representing themselves, during the cross-examination of a child witness were not justified. There was no evidence to suggest that the sound of the defendant's voice would cause trauma to the child.
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The Idaho Supreme Court recently overturned a conviction. This decision was based on the finding that a defendant, representing themselves in court, had their ability to question a child witness unfairly limited. There was no proof that the sound of the defendant's voice would cause the child emotional harm.
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The Idaho Supreme Court overturned a court decision. The ruling stated that a person representing themselves in court was not allowed to question a child witness enough. The higher court found no proof that the sound of the person's voice would upset the child.