Disqualification of Witnesses

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1. A prior conviction does not automatically disqualify an ordinary witness under Rule 130, Section 21, unless otherwise p… Multiple Choice Easy
2. A jointly accused proposed witness appears to be the most guilty. Is being able to perceive and communicate alone enoug… Multiple Choice Medium
3. The court finds the proposed accused witness generally competent, but the testimony lacks substantial corroboration in … Multiple Choice Medium
4. The court denies the motion to discharge an accused as State witness. May the prosecution automatically use the sworn s… Multiple Choice Hard
5. An interested witness can perceive and communicate, and no privilege or specific legal bar applies. The opponent invoke… Multiple Choice Hard
6. Distinguish general competence from discharge eligibility for an accused proposed as State witness. Essay Medium
7. Explain why the ordinary prior-conviction rule does not erase the State-witness moral-turpitude condition. Essay Medium
8. A competent accused submits a sworn statement seeking discharge, but the court denies the motion. Explain the statement… Essay Medium