You are the judge.The defense attorney asks a police officer to testify that the defendant said the defendant was at the scene of the crime..Based on the rules of evidence which of the following would be the best ruling if the prosecutor objected to the question?

a.The objection is sustained because the question is irrelevant.

b. The objection is over-ruled because the defense asserts that the statement made by the defendant is a statement against the defendant's interests.

c. The objection is over-ruled because it is a permissible use of character evidence.

d. The objection is over-ruled and the question is permitted because the statement is a statement by a party opponent.

e. The objection is sustained and the question cannot be asked because the statement is hearsay and no exception applies.