In order for a declaration against penal interest to be admissible at trial, the proponent must establish that (1) the declarant was unavailable as a witness at trial; (2) the declarant was aware that the statement was adverse to his or her penal interest when made; (3) the declarant had competent knowledge of the facts underlying the statement; and (4) "most important, supporting circumstances...
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