In a criminal case, can witness statements not introduced at trial or brought up during pre-trial discovery be used against a defendant during appeal?
Answer
An appeal is limited to issues which have been raised and preserved in the record. If the statements were not used during the trial (or in a motion for new trial), then they will not be considered on appeal. (They may be used in a future post conviction application for writ of habeas corpus, however.)
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