Laws of Evidence IP 3

Address the following in 2-3 pages:

What is the hearsay rule? Explain in detail.
What major cases were involved in the establishment of the hearsay rule? Summarize.
What is the rationale behind the rule? Explain.
What issues exist regarding the hearsay rule? Explain.
What are the 4 main dangers of hearsay? Explain in detail.
What are the hearsay exceptions? Explain.
Are there any hearsay exceptions that you disagree with? Why or why not? Explain.
Use at least 2 scholarly resources to support your arguments.
Be sure to reference all sources using APA format.

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Hearsay is a rule in the law of evidence which means the statements offered as evidence during the trial by a person other than the maker of the statement is inadmissible in court. When the witness tries to testify on what another person who is not a witness said the court would not accept such evidence. The rule was brought in to prohibit the use of a statement of another person. The statement will not pass the credibility test.

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