Witnesses (Get Stronger)

Question 1

Can a witness be impeached with evidence of a prior conviction involving dishonesty?

Answer 1

Any witness can be impeached with evidence of a prior conviction for a crime involving dishonesty (e.g., embezzlement) if the conviction occurred within the previous 10 years.

Question 2

Do the rules regarding party pretrial disclosures about a witness and evidence apply when they will be used only for impeachment?

Answer 2

No, the party is not required to comply with pretrial disclosures in this case.