How is it hearsay when it's a first hand account from the victim...that's where I'm lost at...
Edit: so how can rappers lyrics be used against them in court? Isn't that hearsay too because it happened outside the witness stand according to ur logic?
there is an hearsay exception for statements parties make against their own interests. If you record yourself saying you killed someone it is hearsay but since it is against your own interests it could be admitted.
Any statement someone makes off the witness stand is legally hearsay even if it is a first hand account.