A defense witness states that he heard a person other than the defendant admit to the crime.This statement could be admissible under the exception for statements against penal interest.

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The exception for statements against penal interest allows for certain statements to be admitted as evidence even if they would normally be considered hearsay. This includes statements made by someone other than the defendant admitting to the crime, as long as the statement is sufficiently against the interests of the person making it. Therefore, a defense witness's statement about hearing someone else admit to the crime could potentially be admissible under this exception.

A Defense Witness States That He Heard a Person Other