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Notwithstanding any other provisions of law to the contrary, a prior inconsistent statement of any witness testifying in the trial of a criminal offense shall be received as substantive evidence, and the party offering the prior inconsistent statement may argue the truth of such statement.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Missouri Revised Statutes Title XXXIII. Evidence and Legal Advertisements § 491.074. Prior inconsistent statement may be admissible in criminal cases as substantive evidence - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/mo/title-xxxiii-evidence-and-legal-advertisements/mo-rev-st-491-074/
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