Hearsay Flashcards
1
Q
Three elements of Hearsay
A
An out of court statement, Offered in court, To prove the truth of it’s content
2
Q
Is this a hearsay statement: When I saw the defendant that evening, he told me that if his
boss did not give him a raise, he was going to put in his 2 week
notice.”
A
No.
3
Q
Is hearsay admissible ?
A
No.
4
Q
What is Res Gestae
A
A statement that is part of the criminal transaction, such as robbery.
5
Q
Is Res Gestae admissible ?
A
Yes
6
Q
Exception to hearsay ?
A
Excited Utterance
7
Q
What is Excited Utterance ?
A
a statement made about a startling event while the declaring is under the influence of a startling event.
