Explain how the Admissions Exception to the Hearsay Rule applies to statements by the Defendant. Explain how the Admission Exception to the Hearsay Rule applies to statements made by the defendant that are not covered by Miranda

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The Admissions Exception to the Hearsay Rule makes it possible to use any statements that a party to the case makes against him/her at trial. It does not matter when the statements were made, or to whom they were made. In a criminal case, this means the prosecution can introduce statements made by the defendant in order to establish his/her guilt. It applies to statements made to police as well as those made to other people.
Miranda governs the admissibility of some, but not all, of the defendant's statements. Miranda warnings are required prior to custodial interrogation. The interrogation may proceed only if the suspect waives these rights. If the defendant invokes Miranda the questioning must stop. Statements obtained in violation of Miranda cannot be used to establish the defendant's guilt. Statements made by the defendant that are not the result of custodial interrogation fall under the Admissions Exception but do not require Miranda warnings. The prosecution may offer them to establish the defendant's guilt or for impeachment.