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What three requirements must be satisfied in order to utilize the testimony of an expert witness?
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What are the five basic methods of impeaching a witness?
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Describe three ways in which expert witness's opinions and conclusions may be biased.
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Name five categories of subjects about which a lay witness may testify.
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Why would you not want to attempt to impeach every witness's testimony?
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What are five reasons why a witness may not tell the truth?
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What is the definition of a crime involving dishonesty or false statements?
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Name the four forms of evidence permitted to prove the trait of character relating to untruthfulness.
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Why are a witness's biases allowed to discredit his or her testimony without the cross-examiner being required to prove that the witness is not credible, has contradicted his or herself, has bad character, or make an inconsistent statement?
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Name the four elements of witness capacity and an example of how each could aid in the impeachment of a witness.