What is the rule against hearsay?

Hearsay is a statement made by a person outside of court that is not direct evidence, but is instead an allegation that is usually used in court for the prosecution to prove their case. In Minnesota, the rule against hearsay is a legal concept that prohibits hearsay evidence from being used against a defendant in a military court. This rule generally states that if a witness is not present to testify under oath, then their statement, which is considered hearsay, cannot be admitted as evidence in the case. This means that if a witness makes an out-of-court statement that is favorable to the defendant, that statement cannot be used as evidence and cannot be taken into consideration during the hearing or trial. This rule against hearsay is in place to protect defendants from being wrongfully accused or convicted of a crime based on unverified statements.

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