Some elements of plea negotiations are admissible under the Hearsay Rule as they are considered to be verbal admissions by a party to the matter.

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Under the Federal Rules of Evidence, specifically Rule 410, certain statements made during plea negotiations are not admissible against the defendant who made the plea or participated in plea negotiations. However, there are exceptions, and in some contexts, admissions or statements made during these negotiations can be considered verbal admissions by a party-opponent and may be admissible under the Hearsay Rule exceptions.

Some Elements of Plea Negotiations Are Admissible Under the Hearsay