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The opportunity to cross-examine at a preliminary hearing satisfies the confrontation requirement. It does not matter whether the attorney does an effective job, or even asks any questions at all.

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The defendant is charged with breaking and entering. There is a business record of the store prepared by the night security guard reporting that there was a broken window, silent alarm and possible prowler. If the night security guard is unavailable, can the state offer it against the defendant charged with breaking and entering, or is it barred by Crawford? When you think you know the answer, click here