Which rule provides the general prohibition that hearsay is not admissible unless provided by exceptions?

Which rule provides the general prohibition that hearsay is not admissible unless provided by exceptions?

• A. Rule 801
• B. Rule 803 (1)
• C. Rule 802
• D. Rule 705

Answer: (C)

The main concept is the general prohibition against admitting hearsay. Rule 802 states that hearsay is not admissible unless provided by an exception or exclusion in the rules. In other words, out-of-court statements offered to prove the truth of their content are usually excluded, and only if a specific rule says otherwise can they come in. Rule 801 defines what counts as hearsay, helping you decide when Rule 802 applies. Rule 803 lists numerous exceptions that allow certain hearsay statements to be admitted despite the general rule. The option referencing a specific exception (like present sense impression) is part of Rule 803, not the overarching prohibition. Rule 705 deals with the data underlying an expert’s opinion and isn’t the rule governing the admissibility of hearsay.

The main concept is the general prohibition against admitting hearsay. Rule 802 states that hearsay is not admissible unless provided by an exception or exclusion in the rules. In other words, out-of-court statements offered to prove the truth of their content are usually excluded, and only if a specific rule says otherwise can they come in.

Rule 801 defines what counts as hearsay, helping you decide when Rule 802 applies. Rule 803 lists numerous exceptions that allow certain hearsay statements to be admitted despite the general rule. The option referencing a specific exception (like present sense impression) is part of Rule 803, not the overarching prohibition. Rule 705 deals with the data underlying an expert’s opinion and isn’t the rule governing the admissibility of hearsay.