Canadian Law of Evidence/Character

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[edit] Methods of impeachment

[edit] Character

Character evidence is evidence that invites the trier of fact to make an inference that the person is of a certain "type", thus inferring that the person acted consistently with that type of character. Character evidence can often become prejudicial to the accused and so must be taken with care.

[edit] Prior Inconsistent Statements

[edit] Bias

[edit] Competency

[edit] Impeaching your own witness

[edit] Rebuttal

Canadian law:Evidence