Define hearsay. Explain the rationale behind the Hearsay Rule.

Who is the hearsay declarant? List and explain three exceptions to the Hearsay Rule that require the declarant to be unavailable. Why is testimonial hearsay inadmissible at a criminal trial? Explain the constitutional issues involved. When are statements of a person’s mental state admissible? Do you think hearsay evidence whould be addmissable? Why or why not.