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So, the letter from you to the business would not be hearsay when it is the DA wishing to use it against you in the trial. Assuming that the letter is relevant to the case, the letter presumably would be admissible. I won’t go into a discussion of the principles underlying why the rules are this way, as that really doesn’t matter; the rule is what it is.
The letter was to the business's attorney.

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That would be a different problem than whether the letter could be used against you in the trial on the disorderly conduct charges. Certainly the letter might be evidence to use as part of an extortion or witness intimidation prosecution, but that case would be brought separately. For what it is worth, your letter came on very strong and does seem at least to be bullying. I would certainly never recommend a client send such a letter. That sort of letter is rarely effective; rather, it tends to aggravate the other person and make them even less responsive. And, in some cases, it can lead to additional legal problems. One ought to take great care before making threats to others. It can end up hurting you far more than helping you.
Aren't all demand letters bullying?

I am concerned that if I testify they will ask about the letter. I think this will not be so harmful for this case. However, perhaps it would make an extortion or witness intimidation case stronger.

Do you really think that that is extortion or witness intimidation?