If the declarant makes a statement that could subject them to criminal charges, the statement would probably be admissible under the exception for statements

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The exception for statements against penal interest allows for the admission of a statement made by a declarant that is against their own penal interest. This means that if the declarant admits to a crime or provides information that could lead to their criminal prosecution, the statement would be admissible in court under this exception.

If the Declarant Makes a Statement That Could Subject Them