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I've said before that cross-examination must always have a purpose, and one of the most important is to undermine the credibility of a witness. So, what are some methods a lawyer can use to undermine a witness's credibility? Today, I will explain in detail. 1. Cross-examination to show that the witness may have misunderstood / the event may have occurred differently. The witness may not have consciously observed the event. The witness is young / older. Mental state: fear, shock, illness, intoxication. How long ago did the event occur? How long the witness saw the event? The nature of the perception / perspective. The distance from which the witness saw. Lighting at the scene, obstructions to light, point of light reflection. Impaired observation skills (eyes, ears). Conditions of the event at the time of observation. Misinterpreting facts from others as part of the witness's own observation. How long after the event did the witness testify? Ask to show that there are other possibilities besides the witness's understanding. Does the witness have prior acquaintance or familiarity with the person or event? Cross-examination to show that the witness answered questions superficially or without understanding the question. 1. The witness's answers or intended communication may be inaccurate compared to their understanding. 2. Cross-examination should highlight the witness's unreliability: The witness's testimony may be inconsistent with previous statements or contradictory. The witness's testimony may be inconsistent with other witnesses. The witness's testimony may be inconsistent with physical or documentary evidence. The witness's testimony may be inconsistent with logical probability. The witness's testimony may be inconsistent with scientific principles. Failure to disclose crucial facts immediately after the incident. 3. Cross-examination should highlight the witness's inherent unreliability: The witness may benefit if the opposing party wins the case. The witness may be close to the opposing party or have shared interests. Cross-examination should reveal the witness's fear, deference to the opposing party, or intimidation. The witness may harbor resentment towards our side or benefit if we lose the case. The witness may be involved in wrongdoing, have been granted witness protection, or have benefited from implicating others. The witness may have withheld the truth or concealed information due to bias. Cross-examination should reveal the witness's bias. Or what is their attitude towards that matter? The witness is unreliable / Questions are asked about the witness's negative past / undesirable occupation. Mr. Ekkasit Srisang (Attorney Phet) Head of Pisit Srisang Law Office TEL. 098-2477807 / 087-3357764 http://srisunglaw.com/   / srisungadvocate   LINE ID - @srisunglaw (with @ in front) Or click the link below to add LINE https://lin.ee/KVmQhgu