A Witness Can Be Impeached for Having Committed a Crime

question 3

Multiple Choice

A witness can be impeached for having committed a crime in the recent past even though it did not result in a conviction:

• A)only if criminal charges are pending.
• B)only if crime is perjury.
• C)if it would be considered an immoral act.
• D)never

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