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The excited utterance exception to hearsay allows:

A Any emotional statement
B Statements made under the stress of a startling event before the declarant has time to fabricate
C Written statements only
D Expert opinions

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

FRE 803(2): excited utterance — statement relating to a startling event made while declarant was under the stress of excitement. No time requirement but must still be under stress.

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