Methods of Impeachment
In the United States, a party has the option of discrediting a witness through impeachment by cross-examining the witness about facts which reflect poorly on the witness's credibility or, in some cases, by introducing extrinsic evidence that reflects negatively on the witness's truthfulness or knowledge.
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