Question

Which rule of evidence would an attorney break if he or she were to ask a witness what rumors were being spread about the defendant? Hearsay Speculation Relevance Voir Dire

Answer 1

The rule of evidence would an attorney break if he or she were to ask a witness what rumors were being spread about the defendant is hearsay. Hearsay is the report from another person's words by the witness, usually disallowed in a court of law.