What is hearsay evidence and what is the test for overruling a hearsay objection?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from People v. Gorski, F073263 (Cal. App. 2018):
" 'Hearsay evidence' is evidence of a statement that was made other than by a witness while testifying at the hearing and that is offered to prove the truth of the matter stated." (Evid. Code, 1200, subd. (a).) We review decisions overruling a hearsay objection for abuse of discretion. (People v. Fields (1998) 61 Cal.App.4th 1063, 1067.)
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