Evidence offered by the witness that is not based on the personal knowledge of the witness-but is being offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted-falls under the exclusionary rule.

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The evidence described falls under the hearsay rule, not the exclusionary rule. The hearsay rule excludes out-of-court statements offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted unless an exception applies.

Evidence Offered by the Witness That Is Not Based on the Personal