Witness Credibility Challenge

Summary

Impeachment of a witness is a legal process used to challenge their credibility during a trial. This can be achieved by showing inconsistencies in their testimony, presenting evidence of their character for untruthfulness, highlighting prior convictions, or demonstrating bias or motive to lie. Showing inconsistencies involves comparing statements made at different times, pointing out contradictions with other evidence, or highlighting differences with prior statements. This process is crucial in ensuring the reliability of witness testimony in legal proceedings.

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What is showing inconsistencies in someone's testimony?
Showing inconsistencies in someone's testimony involves highlighting contradictions or discrepancies in their statements. This can be done by:
- Comparing their statements made at different times.
- Pointing out contradictions between their testimony and other evidence.
- Demonstrating differences between their testimony and prior statements.
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