Davis v. Washington
Citation
547 U.S. 813 (2006)
Facts
Stub — to be completed.
Issue
Stub — to be completed.
Holding
Stub — to be completed.
Rule
Statements are testimonial when the primary purpose of the interrogation is to establish or prove past events for potential criminal prosecution; they are non-testimonial when the primary purpose is to meet an ongoing emergency.
Significance
Post-Crawford case distinguishing testimonial from non-testimonial statements in the 911 call and domestic violence contexts.