13-E Criminal

• Jurisdiction: Arizona

E. Criminal

Cross-examination to show motive, bias or partiality is very effective. This tends to be the area of examination falls outside the scope of direct examination, yet is completely appropriate. Examination focused on impeaching the witness’s credibility includes questions about whether the witness’s criminal charges will be dismissed in exchange for the testimony given, whether there is any benefit the witness expects for the testimony, and whether the witness has a criminal history or any criminal charges pending. Precluding examination to this extent could...