Question about police testimony?

Question

How come if you tell a cop you committed a crime they can be brought in and testify against you in court but if you tell a cop you didn't commit the crime that conversation can be thrown out as "hearsay"?

Example - a guy is hit by a car. If you tell the cop you pushed him into it the cop will tell the court that. If you tell the cop you didn't push him that isn't a valid argument.

It seems like an obvious double standard. Why are the courts set up this way?

Answer 1

You're confused. Anything and everything a Maggot, er, Cop sees, hears, smells, taists or feals is evidence. Anything YOU see, hear, smell, taist or feel is hearsay unless you have witnesses and/or supporting documantation. You see, your word is worthless... Never, ever speak to the police. Give them your name, date of birth and social security number, and identify any medical problems you may have in case they arrest you and then demand a lawyer. When they threaten you or try to cooerse you (and they will) repeate the above. Always remember and never forget that everything you say can and will be used against you.

Answer 2

First, hearsay is repeating anything you hear someone say. Not all hearsay is disallowed. In general, hearsay isn't allow where the actual person is available to testify. But there are obviously many exceptions to the hearsay rule. You give way too little information for anyone to give you a reasonable answer.  

Answer 3

I agree with john except you do not have to give the cops your social security number.

Answer 4

You have misstated the facts.