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Impeachment Of Witness
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Summary
Impeachment of a witness
is a
Legal Process
used to
Challenge the credibility
or
Reliability of a witness's testimony
in a trial. It involves
Presenting evidence
or
Arguments that suggest the witness is untruthful
, biased, or otherwise unreliable, thereby weakening their
Impact on the case's outcome
.
Concepts
Credibility
Cross-examination
Bias
Prior Inconsistent Statements
Character Evidence
Motive To Lie
Witness Competency
Rehabilitation Of Witness
Hearsay
Impeachment By Contradiction
Legal Testimony
Right To Cross-Examine Witnesses
Relevant Degrees
Criminal Justice 50%
Judicial Procedure 30%
General Law and Legal Theory 20%
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