A Quick Distinction

~Not Hearsay: the statement is not offered for the truth of the matter asserted. It falls outside the rule against hearsay, and it’s admissible.

~Non Hearsay: the statement is offered for the truth of the matter asserted, but is excluded or exempted from the rule against hearsay, and is admissible. ~Hearsay But An Exception: the statement is offered for the truth of the matter asserted. It’s not excluded or exempted from the rule against hearsay, but is admissible even though it’s hearsay.