Practice question
A character witness gives an admissible opinion on a pertinent trait. The opponent asks on cross about a relevant specific incident bearing on that testimony. Is such inquiry categorically barred because direct proof was by opinion?
- No; Section54 expressly permits relevant specific-instance inquiry on cross
- Yes; opinion makes all cross-examination impossible
- Yes; only reputation witnesses may ever be questioned
- Yes; specific instances are always excluded
- Yes; the witness’s answer conclusively decides guilt
Legal references
- AM19-08-15-SC, current Rule130 Section54; Rule131 Sections1–3,5–6; Rule133 Section1: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/am_19-08-15-sc_2019.html
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