A Dying Declaration Is a Statement by the Victim Concerning

A dying declaration is a statement by the victim concerning the case and circumstances of a homicide. In regard to the use of dying declarations:

A) such declarations are admitted in any criminal case if the victim in fact dies.
B) they are admissible only if the victim affirmatively states that he or she expects to die.
C) such statements are absolute and should be given more weight than sworn testimony.
D) the exception to the hearsay rule that admits such statements in state courts is generally restricted to statements made by the victim of a homicide and requires that the victim die.