By limiting the application of the Rule to proof of a witness’ character for truthfulness, the amendment leaves the admissibility of extrinsic evidence offered for other grounds of …

When it comes to impeachment—attacking the credibility of a witness—lawyers sometimes fail to consider whether the evidence is substantive or pure impeachment.

Rule 609 defines when a party may use evidence of a prior conviction in order to impeach a witness. The Senate amendments make changes in two subsections of Rule 609.

Extrinsic evidence refers to evidence introduced by means other than by cross-examination, such as a testimony from another witness. This section discusses the most common methods of …

Apr 15, 2019 · When questioning witnesses, the principle of impeachment simply means the introduction of evidence that may cast doubt on the credibility of the witness or the validity of …

Impeachment of a witness refers to the process of discrediting or undermining the credibility of a witness during a trial , by presenting evidence or asking questions that contradict their …

Jun 4, 2024 · Impeachment evidence is evidence designed to discredit the testimony of a witness. Under the Federal Rules of Evidence, any party, even the party calling the witness, may …

Witness impeachment, in the law of evidence of the United States, is the process of calling into question the credibility of an individual testifying in a trial. The Federal Rules of Evidence …

Impeachment is the process of introducing circumstantial evidence that suggests to the jury a likelihood that the witness does not understand the need to tell the truth, is mistaken, is …

Evidence of the pendency of an appeal is admissible. (Amended effective January 1, 1990.) The question of impeachment by past conviction has given rise to much controversy. Originally …