The defense has just called a key witness. Their testimony undercuts your theory of the case. The jury is watching closely. Credibility is everything. You know the witness has a prior conviction. But Rule 609 stands between you and impeachment. One wrong move and the objection will be sustained. Follow the right path and the jury hears what they need to evaluate the witness’s truthfulness. Navigate Rule 609(a) and (b) correctly. Your mission: Impeach That Witness!
THE JURY IS WAITING . . .
start
Who is your target?
Can you show that:
So . . . about that prior conviction
I mean how bad was the crime, really?
Wow, we have gotten this far and we haven't even gotten to know the witness
Finally some simple math
I was hoping it wouldn't come to this. Time for a good old-fashioned 403 battle
YOU LOSE
Conviction Conshmiction let bygones be bygones Better luck next time!
Impeach That Witness
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Created on February 24, 2026
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Orenstein's Obstacles
Impeach
THAT
WITNESS
Let's go!
The defense has just called a key witness. Their testimony undercuts your theory of the case. The jury is watching closely. Credibility is everything. You know the witness has a prior conviction. But Rule 609 stands between you and impeachment. One wrong move and the objection will be sustained. Follow the right path and the jury hears what they need to evaluate the witness’s truthfulness. Navigate Rule 609(a) and (b) correctly. Your mission: Impeach That Witness!
THE JURY IS WAITING . . .
start
Who is your target?
Can you show that:
So . . . about that prior conviction
I mean how bad was the crime, really?
Wow, we have gotten this far and we haven't even gotten to know the witness
Finally some simple math
I was hoping it wouldn't come to this. Time for a good old-fashioned 403 battle
YOU LOSE
Conviction Conshmiction let bygones be bygones Better luck next time!
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Winner Winner!
Convictions for dinner!
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