Despite common belief to the contrary there are MANY exception to the hearsay rule. So many, in fact, that this question will have to be worded much more specifically in order to answer it.
Hearsay testimony is not admissable.
Bruce M. Botelho has written: 'Memorandum on hearsay' -- subject(s): Evidence, Hearsay, Hearsay Evidence
Hearsay
No, since the question presumes the evidence is hearsay; therefore it is inadmissible even if the witness had the highest degree of credibility. There are many exceptions to the hearsay rule and many instances where an out of court statement seems to be inadmissible hearsay but is not (i.e. non hearsay hearsay), that it serves no purpose to provide facts that would allow the statement to be used at trial. If the question posed more facts than just the statement that the evidence is hearsay, they would show whether the statement is admissible under an exception or as non hearsay hearsay. Once the statement is admitted as evidence it would be up to the jury to determine if the witness is believable.
Evidence based on hearsay.
Hearsay is not evidence, the court rules will not allow it to be heard. As you have stated in your question it is, by definition, INADMISSIBLE.
No, elements of bribery cannot be definitively proven through hearsay alone. Hearsay involves relaying information that was heard from someone else and is typically not admissible as evidence in court due to reliability concerns. To prove the elements of bribery, direct evidence or corroborating evidence is typically required.
Evidence based on hearsay
Hearsay evidence.
No
In Stroud v. Golson, the court found that the hearsay evidence presented was inadmissible because it did not fall within any of the exceptions to the hearsay rule. The court emphasized the importance of ensuring that only reliable and trustworthy evidence is used in legal proceedings to protect the rights of the parties involved.
The Federal Rules of Evidence generally exclude hearsay statements unless they fall within an exception. Hearsay is an out-of-court statement offered to prove the truth of the matter asserted, and it is generally considered unreliable evidence due to its potential for distortion or inaccuracy.