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Illinois Criminal Evidentiary Rules: Witness Competency, Impeachment & Other Issues

1h 1m

Created on April 16, 2014

Intermediate

Overview

Illinois has finally adopted formal rules of evidence. Despite the declared intentions of the drafters, these rules do not fully harmonize with Illinois’ common law of evidence and the ad hoc modifications of those rules enacted by the legislature over the years. In Part 6 of his 7-part series entitled "Old Wine in a New Bottle: Illinois Law of Evidence and New Rules of Evidence for Criminal Defense," attorney Stephen L. Richards discusses the rules and case law governing the competence and impeachment of witnesses. 

 

Learning Objectives: 

I. Grasp the test for competency

II. Know the issues and considerations when the witness is:

  • Defendant 
  • Attorney
  • Prosecutor
  • Juror

III. Discuss the rules and case law governing the impeachment of witnesses

 

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