Chapter 8 - CHAPTER 8 IMPEACHMENT

• Jurisdiction: Colorado

Chapter 8 IMPEACHMENT

Nicolas M. Geman, Esq.

SYNOPSIS

§ 8.1 INTRODUCTION, LIMITATIONS, AND EXCEPTIONS

§ 8.1.1—Introduction
§ 8.1.2—Foundation Requirements
§ 8.1.3—Sample Examination

§ 8.2 BIAS, MOTIVE, PREJUDICE, AND INTEREST

§ 8.2.1—Introduction
§ 8.2.2—Foundation Requirements
§ 8.2.3—Sample Examination

§ 8.3 PRIOR CONVICTIONS

§ 8.3.1—Introduction
§ 8.3.2—Foundation Requirements
§ 8.3.3—Sample Examination

§ 8.4 PRIOR BAD ACTS

§ 8.4.1—Introduction
§ 8.4.2—Foundation Requirements
§ 8.4.3—Sample Examination

§ 8.5 PRIOR INCONSISTENT STATEMENTS

§ 8.5.1—Introduction
§ 8.5.2—Foundation Requirements
§ 8.5.3—Sample Examination

SCOPE NOTE

This chapter addresses the impeachment of witnesses. It begins with an overview of the subject generally and reviews accepted methods of impeachment in Colorado. This chapter will cover impeachment

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