What is hearsay evidence?

Hearsay evidence is evidence that is given by a witness who did not see the incident in question themselves. It is an account of what someone else said happened or what the witness has heard from someone else. In Pennsylvania, hearsay evidence is not considered sufficiently reliable for use in a court of law. This is because it is difficult to know if the person giving the evidence is being truthful or if they are mistaken. Hearsay evidence can also be difficult to verify since the original speaker or person in question may not be available for questioning. Furthermore, it can be used to present false information in an unjust manner. Because of this, judges and lawyers are extremely cautious when it comes to hearsay evidence and it is usually not allowed in court.

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