Which of the following questions to a witness demonstrates sensory defect impeachment?

a. At the time of the incident, you were feeling depressed, weren’t you?
b. You identified the defendant as the perpetrator, yet at the time the crime was committed, you were not wearing your glasses, were you?
c. You identified the defendant as the person you saw committing the crime, but at the time the crime was committed, you were not even at the scene, were you?
d. At the time of the incident, you were out on bail, were you not?


b. You identified the defendant as the perpetrator, yet at the time the crime was committed, you were not wearing your glasses, were you?

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A. high verbal ability during childhood predicts persistence B. persistent offenders begin their offending careers in late adolescence C. the earlier the onset of criminality, the more specialized and violent the criminal career D. the seeds of a criminal career are planted early in life

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