assertive conduct

Evidence. Nonverbal behavior that is intended to be a statement, such as pointing one’s finger to identify a suspect in a police lineup.

• Assertive conduct is a statement under the hearsay rule, and thus it is not admissible unless a hearsay exception applies. Fed. R. Evid. 801(a)(2).

— Also termed implied assertion. [Cases: Criminal Law 419(2.10); Evidence 314(1). C.J.S. Criminal Law §§ 869, 871–876; Evidence§§ 259–266, 268, 270–272, 279–280, 283–284, 319.]

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词条贡献者

资深译员玉晶，毕业于国内顶尖的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译各类与环境、安全与健康相关的法律文件。