Which of the following statements is true?

a. Defense attorneys will try to impeach the testimony of prosecution witnesses.
b. An officer who mishandles his or her testimony in court can be impeached from the investigation.
c. Any witness moving through the well can automatically be impeached by the judge.
d. A witness in court will be impeached if he or she does not look directly at the jury when testifying.


Answer: a. Defense attorneys will try to impeach the testimony of prosecution witnesses.

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