Asked by Alexis Locklear on Jul 13, 2024
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Rena hears Katherine tell Raquel that she, Katherine, heard Ralph say he murdered John. Rena's testimony that Ralph murdered John is considered
A) irrelevant evidence.
B) hearsay.
C) circumstantial evidence.
D) direct evidence.
Hearsay
Testimony that is given in court by a witness who relates not what he or she knows personally, but what others have said, and that is therefore generally not admissible as evidence.
Irrelevant Evidence
Evidence in a legal proceeding that is not directly related to the case at hand, making it inappropriate for consideration during the decision-making process.
Circumstantial Evidence
Evidence that indirectly proves a fact through an inference, as opposed to direct observation or testimony.
- Understand the various types of evidence and its relevance in legal proceedings.
- Understand the rules and applications of hearsay in court evidence.
Verified Answer
JK
Jasmine KaitaJul 16, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Rena's testimony is considered hearsay because she is reporting what she heard from Katherine, who in turn heard it from Ralph. Hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted and is generally inadmissible in court unless an exception applies.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the various types of evidence and its relevance in legal proceedings.
- Understand the rules and applications of hearsay in court evidence.