In order for an utterance to be a statement for purposes of the hearsay rule, ________.

A. it must meet the declarant-based test
B. it must be intended by the person speaking to be an assertion
C. it must be determined by the jury that the declarant is highly credible, regardless of the assertive intent of the declarant
D. it must be reliable


Answer: B

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