When the term "exemption" is used here, it does not mean that the statement is an "exception" to the hearsay rule.
In criminal cases, however, "modern psychological interrogation techniques can cause innocent suspects" to falsely admit to crimes.
[2] Therefore, depending on the context, party admissions may advance, rather than detract from, the truth-finding mission.
[citation needed] There is frequent confusion about whether a "party admission" has to be a statement that is against the interests of its maker.
[6] With regard to adoptive admissions, even a party's silence can be a basis for admitting evidence under this exemption.
In some jurisdictions, the court is required to let the jury consider whether the silence was an adoptive admission.