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.

Courses