Please enable JavaScript.

Coggle requires JavaScript to display documents.

Evidence (Witness (Competency (Observe, Recollect, Communicate,…

- - - - Based on witness percetion
      - Helpful for clearer understanding of fact at issue
      - Not based on scientific, technical, or specialized knowledge
    - - Appropriate subject matter
      - Witness qualifies as expert
      - Backed with reasonable certainty
      - Supported by proper factual basis
  - - - Prior inconsistent statements
      - Bias or interest
      - Criminal convictions
        
        Crimes involving dishonesty
        
        Felonies not involving dishonesty
- - - - Direct Examination
        
        Prosecution cannot initiate
      - Cross-Examination
        
        Party: Defendant can introduce evidence of good character to help prove innocence
        Party or Witness: Impeachment
    - - Direct Examination
        
        Generally not admissible. Only when character directly at issue: child custody, defamation, etc.
      - Cross-Examination
        
        Party or witness: only for impeachment.