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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small explains how to impeach a witness' credibility through prior inconsistent statements. He emphasizes the importance of carefully selecting which inconsistencies to address, preparing thoroughly and executing the impeachment effectively. Mr. Small provides seven key points for lawyers to consider when attempting to impeach a witness, including assessing the significance of the inconsistency, setting up the context properly and knowing when to stop questioning after making the point.
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In this episode of "The Trial Lawyer's Handbook" podcast series, litigation attorney Dan Small explains how to impeach a witness' credibility through prior inconsistent statements. He emphasizes the importance of carefully selecting which inconsistencies to address, preparing thoroughly and executing the impeachment effectively. Mr. Small provides seven key points for lawyers to consider when attempting to impeach a witness, including assessing the significance of the inconsistency, setting up the context properly and knowing when to stop questioning after making the point.
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