Who Can Impeach?
Under Rule 607, who can impeach the credibility of a witness?
What is any party, including the party that called the witness?
Under Rule 608(a), when is evidence of a witness’s truthful character admissible?
What is only after the witness's truthfulness has been attacked?
Under Rule 613(a), must a party show a prior statement to a witness before questioning them about it?
What is no, a party need not show it to the witness?
Under Rule 403, when can a court exclude relevant evidence?
What is when its probative value is substantially outweighed by risks like unfair prejudice or confusion?
Under Rule 611(a), the court controls the mode of witness examination to ensure what?
What is effective truth-finding and avoiding wasting time?
What common-law restriction did Rule 607 eliminate regarding the impeachment of witnesses?
What is the prohibition on a party impeaching their own witness?
What kind of testimony can be used to attack or support a witness’s character under Rule 608(a)?
What is reputation or opinion testimony?
If a party uses a prior inconsistent statement to impeach a witness, who must they show it to upon request?
What is the adverse party’s attorney?
Which of the following is NOT a listed reason under Rule 403 to exclude evidence: unfair prejudice, undue delay, or relevance?
What is relevance?
Rule 611(b) limits cross-examination to what topics?
What are the subject matter of direct examination and witness credibility?
If a party’s own witness gives unfavorable testimony, what type of evidence can the party use to impeach them under Rule 607?
What are prior inconsistent statements?
Under Rule 608(b), extrinsic evidence is not admissible to prove what about a witness?
What are specific instances of conduct to show truthfulness or untruthfulness?
Under Rule 613(b), extrinsic evidence of a prior inconsistent statement is admissible only if what condition is met?
What is the witness must have an opportunity to explain or deny the statement?
What does "unfair prejudice" mean in the context of Rule 403?
What is evidence that causes the jury to decide based on emotion instead of reason?
Under Rule 611(c), leading questions are allowed in what situations?
What is during cross-examination or questioning hostile or adverse witnesses?
Rule 607 allows impeachment of a witness during cross-examination. What is an example of how opposing counsel might do this?
What is showing bias, a motive to lie, or a contradiction in testimony?
Rule 608(b) allows specific instances of conduct to be inquired into under what condition?
What is if the conduct is probative of the witness’s truthfulness or untruthfulness?
Rule 613(b) does not apply to statements made by whom?
What are opposing parties under Rule 801(d)(2)?
Rule 403 allows courts to exclude evidence to prevent what kinds of jury confusion?
What are misleading the jury or confusing the issues?
When might a court allow leading questions on direct examination?
What is when they are necessary to develop the witness's testimony?
Can Rule 607 be used to impeach a witness whose credibility has already been challenged by the opposing party? If so, how?
What is yes, by introducing additional evidence such as inconsistencies, bias, or other credibility-damaging information?
Under Rule 608(b), on cross-examination, what must an attorney have before asking about specific conduct related to truthfulness?
What is a good faith belief that the conduct occurred?
How does Rule 613 define extrinsic evidence, and when might a judge exclude it?
What is evidence unrelated to resolving the main issues, and it may be excluded if it concerns a purely collateral matter?
How does Rule 403 balance probative value against the risk of needlessly presenting cumulative evidence?
What is by excluding cumulative evidence when it unnecessarily wastes time without adding value?
What is the primary purpose of Rule 611’s control over witness examination and evidence presentation?
What is to prevent harassment, undue embarrassment, and maintain orderly proceedings?