State v. Ward’s Empirical Analysis

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2 district · 16 state decisions

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1. “[has] stated that [t]he impeachment of a witness by extrinsic evidence [of a prior inconsistent statement pursuant to § 6-10 of the Connecticut Code of Evidence ] is somewhat limited. Not only must the inconsistent statements be relevant and of such a kind as would affect the credibility of the witness ... but generally a foundation should be laid at the time of cross-examination.”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 165 Conn. App. 791 - State v. Chemlen

2. “posted in a manner prescribed by law,” or”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 424 F. Supp. 2d 379 - United States v. Breedlove