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Here is an interesting case from the Tenth, about cross-examination of a witness about a prior judicial “finding” that the witness was not credible — United States v. Woodard. The court states this basic principle from its own jurisprudence: The Sixth Amendment guarantees the right of a defendant to “be…

A constant frustration – how to impeach (and typically with the book is sitting there on counsel table). Complaining Witness:  Blah, blah, blah. Defense counsel:  Now Ms. Complaining Witness you received an Article 15  . . . . (“Objection,” – “Sustained.” [DC looks at judge with a ‘what did I…