Becky, Age 4, Told Mommy That Willie, Her 50 Year-Old

question 6

Multiple Choice

Becky, age 4, told Mommy that Willie, her 50 year-old neighbor, touched her. When Mommy asked Becky where he did, Becky pointed to her crotch. A physical examination showed no injuries. Can the defense impeach Becky if she testifies at trial?

• A) No, only expert witnesses can be impeached.
• B) No, only individuals who are not telling the truth can be impeached at trial.
• C) No, the defense can try to show that Becky is not competent to be a witness at a voir dire hearing, but if the judge roles she is a competent witness she cannot be impeached.
• D) Yes, the defense is entitled to try to impeach all prosecution witnesses.

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