Impeachment

Question 1

Who can impeach?

Answer 1

Any party

Question 2

What are the impeachment methods?

Answer 2

Prior inconsistent statement
Show bias
Sensory deficits
Untruthful
Convictions
Bad acts of untruthfulness

Question 3

Impeachment by Prior Inconsistent Statement

Answer 3

Can show by cross or extrinsic

Extrinsic only ok if opposing party can explain/deny AND examine

Question 4

Conviction of crime to impeach

Answer 4

Can use:

any crime involving dishonesty

Felony if probative value substantially outweighs prejudice

No conviction over 10 years