Which of the following is true about a witness who is a convicted felon?

A. He or she cannot be impeached by proof of a prior conviction unless the prior conviction had to do with truthfulness or honesty.
B. He or she cannot be impeached by proof of a prior conviction unless the convicted crime is the same as the current charges.
C. He or she can be impeached by proof of a prior conviction of a felony.
D. He or she is incompetent to testify as a witness.


Answer: C

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