REHABILITATION

Question 1

GENERALLY

Answer 1

Can rehabilitate using explanation on redirect
good reputation for truthfulness
prior consistent statement generally not permitted

Question 2

EXCEPTIONS TO ADMIT PRIOR CONSISTENT STATEMENTS

Answer 2

1. to rebut a charge of fabrication based on improper motive: introduce statement made prior to the onset of the alleged motive
2. When witness impeached on non-character grounds : may introduce statement prior consistent statement made by witness if it has special tendency to rehabilitate the witnesses credibility