Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
benefits of impeachment
What is point of getting a witness impeached if statement or testimony is still allowed to be considered by the jury? How would the impeachment benefit?
Asked on 12/11/08, 8:36 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Valerie Masters
Valerie Masters, P.A.
Re: benefits of impeachment
Becasue as I explained in my first message, jurors decide what the truth is. The witness can be shown to have made an inconsistent statement and the jury decides if it a mistake, or a lie, important or not important. Impeachment is necessary to show the witness has said something different in the past. Why isnt your lawyer explaining this stuff?
Answered on 12/12/08, 10:30 am
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