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(3) an adult’s conviction for that offense would be admissible to
attack the adult’s
credibility; and
(4) admitting the evidence is necessary to fairly determine guilt or
innocence.
(e) Pendency of an Appeal. A conviction that satisfies this rule is
admissible even if an appeal is
pending. Evidence of the pendency is also admissible.
Rule 610. Religious Beliefs or Opinions
Evidence of a witness’s religious beliefs or opinions is not admissible
to attack or support the
witness’s credibility.
Rule 611. Mode and Order of Examining Witnesses and Presenting
Evidence
(a) Omitted.
(b) Scope of Cross-Examination. Cross-examination, other than the
initial cross-examination,
should not go beyond the subject matter of the direct examination
immediately preceding it and
matters affecting the witness’s credibility. The court may allow
inquiry into additional matters as if
on direct examination. -7- Last Updated: July 18, 2016
(c) Leading Questions. Leading questions should not be used on direct
examination except as
necessary to develop the witness’s testimony. Ordinarily the court
should allow leading questions: