QUESTION 7

Carla Amistad is a friend of Arnaldo Peposo and is testifying on behalf of Arnaldo Peposo who is accused of first degree murder. The prosecutor (lawyer) can challenge Carla Amistad's testimony for:

1. There is no such thing as impeachment of a witness

2. Carla Amistad's testimony cannot be challenged

3. Existence of interest or partiality of Carla Amistada in favor of Arnaldo Peposo due to friendship.

QUESTION 8

An attorney may challenge a witness for inconsistent prior statements.

1. TRUE

2. False

QUESTION 9

The prosecutor tells the witness to review the sworn statement that he gave months ago while the case was being investigated. This is known as:

1. Writings to accuse

2. That mechanism does not exist

3. Writings to refresh memory

QUESTION 10

A NON-expert person may testify at trial on matters based on:

1. Perception

2. Technical knowledge

3. Scientific knowledge

4. Specialized knowledge

QUESTION 11

Lawyer asks Witness Pedro: "Tell me witness, who do you think was to blame for this accident?

1. Witness cannot answer because it is an opinion and non-expert witnesses cannot testify about opinions.

2. Witness can answer because it is an opinion and non-expert witnesses can testify about opinions

QUESTION 12

Lawyer to Witness: "Witness, and that partner of yours, came to the dance drunk?"

1. It is not allowed because it is based on the witness's perception.

2. It is allowed if it is based on the witness's perception.