In the context of criminal trials, which of the following statements is true of hearsay?
A. Most states prohibit hearsay evidence when the statement contains an admission of wrongdoing.
B. A hearsay statement is usually admissible if there seems to be little risk of a lie.
C. Admitting hearsay as evidence protects witnesses' Sixth Amendment right.
D. A hearsay statement is admissible only if the original remark was made by an expert witness.
Answer: B
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