Exam 8: Qualifications and Impeachment of Witnesses

Prior to the 15^th Century, jurors statutorily acted as both the triers and witnesses of fact.

An individual who witnesses a criminal act may be ___________ if deemed necessary by the state or the defense.

With some exception, the Federal Rules of Evidence only provide for the introduction of non-pardoned (or otherwise forgiven) felony convictions of adults within how many years?

All individual witnesses must be prepared to issue an oath or affirmation.

In American society, perjury statutes exist only at the state level.

Non-specific methods of impeachment include:

Match up the terminology to the definitions : -Hypnotically refreshed memories

The Court has ruled that the Confrontation Clause of the 6^th Amendment does not include an ______________ right to a face-to-face confrontation.

Match up the terminology to the definitions : -Compulsory process

Discuss the three primary qualifications a witness must meet before testifying.

Individuals who are subpoenaed are legally ordered to comply under penalty of _______________ of court.

A subpoena ad testificandum specifically directs the production of documents or materials.

The necessity for voir dire derives primarily from the presumption that children may fail to appreciate the consequences of their testimony and the importance of complete and total disclosure and veracity.

Match up the terminology to the definitions : -Physical facts rule

Prior to which century did jurors statutorily act as both the triers and the witness of fact?

The Court has ruled that the Confrontation Clause of the 6^th Amendment does not include an absolute right to a face-to-face confrontation.

Match up the terminology to the definitions : -Oath

The determination of competency hinges on how many primary considerations? Such characteristics are common in such evaluations.

Match up the terminology to the definitions : -Perjury

Competency is largely defined by ___________ law.