CRJ Module Three Work

CRJ 200 2

Running head: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

Criminal Procedure and Criminal Evidence

Fredick Watson

Allied American University

Author Note

This paper was prepared for CRJ 200: CRIMINAL PROCEDURE AND CRIMINAL EVIDENCE, MODULE 3 CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING taught by PROFESSOR CAMILLE ARMSTEAD.

Directions: Provide Short Essay Answers and Cite Your Work Using APA Style.

• What three requirements must be satisfied in order to utilize the testimony of an expert witness?
• What are the five basic methods of impeaching a witness?
• Describe three ways in which expert witness’s opinions and conclusions may be biased.
• Name five categories of subjects about which a lay witness may testify.
• Why would you not want to attempt to impeach every witness’s testimony?
• What are five reasons why a witness may not tell the truth?
• What is the definition of a crime involving dishonesty or false statements?
• Name the four forms of evidence permitted to prove the trait of character relating to untruthfulness.
• Why are a witness’s biases allowed to discredit his or her testimony without the cross-examiner being required to prove that the witness is not credible, has contradicted his or herself, has bad character, or make an inconsistent statement?
• Name the four elements of witness capacity and an example of how each could aid in the impeachment of a witness.