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'Have you heard?' vs. 'Did you know?'

When impeaching a witness under 405(a), a witness will likely have their knowledge tested of how well they actually know the defendant. (" On cross-examination, inquiry is allowable into relevant specific instances of conduct.").


How should the questions be asked? This Texas Court of Criminal Appeals case helps explain the different type of leading questions and why:





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