Impeachment of a witness

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-002510",
  "term": "Impeachment of a witness",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The process of discrediting a witness's testimony or character during a trial to reduce the weight a jury gives to their statements. This can be achieved by demonstrating bias, prior inconsistent statements, a reputation for untruthfulness, or a criminal conviction. The goal is to show that the witness is not credible or reliable.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/impeachment-of-a-witness/"
}