Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI v10) — Question 297

In the midst of a cybercrime investigation, a key witness has suddenly become unavailable due to a serious illness. According to Federal Rule 804, which exception to the rule against hearsay allows for introducing this witness’s previous testimony at a different trial in a current proceeding?

Answer options

• A. Statement Under the Belief of Imminent Death
• B. Statement of Personal or Family History
• C. Statement Against Interest
• D. Former Testimony

Correct answer: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D, Former Testimony, as it allows for the admission of testimony from a witness who is unavailable, provided that the testimony was given at a prior proceeding where the parties had an opportunity to question the witness. The other options do not apply in this scenario as they pertain to different circumstances regarding hearsay exceptions.