When a Police Officer Takes the Stand and Is Asked

Multiple Choice

When a police officer takes the stand and is asked to testify concerning the substance of a confession or admission by a suspect:

A) the general rule is that this is not admissible because it is hearsay.
B) such testimony is hearsay but nevertheless is admissible as an exception to the hearsay rule when other conditions are met.
C) the evidence is admitted because the statement is not hearsay.
D) the evidence is inadmissible if the person who made the confession refuses to testify.