Asked by Muntder Alabadi on Jun 10, 2024
Verified
Which of the following is not an exception to the hearsay rule?
A) Present sense impression
B) Excited utterance
C) Dying declaration
D) Spousal privilege
Hearsay Rule
A legal principle that excludes the use of secondhand testimony in court because it is not made under oath or subject to cross-examination.
Spousal Privilege
A legal right that protects spouses from being forced to testify against each other in court.
Present Sense Impression
A legal term referring to an exception to the hearsay rule, allowing a statement describing or explaining an event or condition made while the declarant was perceiving the event or condition, or immediately thereafter, to be admissible as evidence.
- Recognize and elucidate the exclusions to the hearsay principle.
Verified Answer
AK
Autum KukowskiJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Spousal privilege is not an exception to the hearsay rule; it is a legal doctrine that allows a married person to refuse to testify against their spouse in court. The other options (A, B, C) are recognized exceptions to the hearsay rule, allowing certain statements to be admissible in court despite being hearsay.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize and elucidate the exclusions to the hearsay principle.