2006-11-18 11:09:09 · 11 answers · asked by jamil h 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Hearsay refers to any statement, made outside of court, which is being offered to show that what was said is actually true.
Hearsay is forbidden, aside from about a dozen exceptions, because the 6th Amendment guarantees the right of an accused to face the witnesses against them. So, a witness is not allowed to repeat an accusation made by some third-party, unless the person who made the statement actually takes the stand.
2006-11-18 11:11:52 · answer #1 · answered by coragryph 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Hearsay evidence is something someone has told you they saw or heard and something that you have no first hand knowledge of.It is not admissible in court to establish the truth of the matter but might be allowed for impeachment purposes.
2006-11-18 19:13:44 · answer #2 · answered by daydoom 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hearsay Evidence is evidence that cannot be cross-examined by the opposing counsel and therefore is typically not admissible in court.
2006-11-18 19:14:43 · answer #3 · answered by ut_prosim 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Hearsay is not allowed in courts as it cannot be verified as being true or false.
2006-11-18 20:37:31 · answer #4 · answered by nicky dakiamadnat600bugmunchsqig 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
When someone has assumed or talked about but not actually wittnessed the fact
(uk)
2006-11-18 19:12:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry US Citizens, this is a UK question.
Hearsay is not allowed in criminal cases, but is in civil courts, tribunals and most disciplinary hearings.
It is also used extensively in conversation and it is how we obtain most of our information.
2006-11-19 04:33:57 · answer #6 · answered by Essex Ron 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Inadmissable, without application of one of the many exceptions.
2006-11-18 19:11:42 · answer #7 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Inadmissable I'm afraid!
2006-11-18 19:20:12 · answer #8 · answered by Lorraine R 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
IF YOU ARE TESTIFYING AND YOU TESTIFY THAT SOMEONE TOLD YOU, THAT IS HEARSAY.
THERE IS AN OLD SAYING.
DON'T BELIEVE WHAT YOU HEAR AND ONLY HALF OF WHAT SEE.
2006-11-18 19:24:31 · answer #9 · answered by shyone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry, I've not heard
2006-11-18 19:11:38 · answer #10 · answered by mannit m 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋