Opinion ID: 2195069
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Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Attempt to Refresh Diane's Memory

Text: At trial, Diane testified about Williams' actions in setting the fire. She stated that she was sleeping when Williams came over to the house and knocked on the door to her room. She then opened the door, came out, and saw Williams start the fire. During cross-examination, Diane was asked if she recalled telling the police that when she opened the door, the fire was already there. She answered, No, I don't remember that. She was then asked whether it would refresh her recollection about what she told the police if she was shown a portion of the transcript from a taped statement that she gave to the police. The State objected before Diane answered the question, and a side-bar conference was held. The State argued that Diane's recollection could not be refreshed or her statements impeached with unsworn statements in a document made by police. The court sustained the objection. Williams did not make an offer of proof. Neither the taped interview nor a transcript of the interview is in the record.