Bad Witness Means Inadmissible
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Example wrong choices
22151_stephen_hymnal_locker · EVIDENCE · Choice APaul had offered to recommend a lawyer to Stephen and asked Stephen to tell him the facts of the case.
Why it's attractive
A recommendation offer does not make Paul part of Stephen's lawyer relationship.
Why it's wrong
A recommendation offer does not make Paul part of Stephen's lawyer relationship.
22151_stephen_hymnal_locker · EVIDENCE · Choice BAt the time of the conversation, Paul told Stephen that Paul was a lawyer.
Why it's attractive
The answer supplies a label but not the legal-advice purpose.
Why it's wrong
The answer supplies a label but not the legal-advice purpose.
22151_stephen_hymnal_locker · EVIDENCE · Choice CPaul had been charged with a crime and, on the day of Stephen's trial, negotiated a favorable plea bargain in exchange for his testimony.
Why it's attractive
This attacks credibility, not privilege.
Why it's wrong
This attacks credibility, not privilege.
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