Source: https://code.dccouncil.us/dc/council/code/sections/14-305.html
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D.C. Law Library - § 14–305. Competency of witnesses; impeachment by evidence of conviction of crime.
↪ § 14–305. Competency of witnesses; impeachment by evidence of conviction of crime.
§ 14–304. Death or incapacity of partner or other interested person.
(b)(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2), for the purpose of attacking the credibility of a witness, evidence that the witness has been convicted of a criminal offense shall be admitted if offered, either upon the cross-examination of the witness or by evidence aliunde, but only if the criminal offense (A) was punishable by death or imprisonment in excess of one year under the law under which he was convicted, or (B) involved dishonesty or false statement (regardless of punishment). A party establishing conviction by means of cross-examination shall not be bound by the witness’ answers as to matters relating to the conviction.
(c) For purposes of this section, to prove conviction of crime, it is not necessary to produce the whole record of the proceedings containing the conviction, but the certificate, under seal, of the clerk of the court wherein the proceedings were had, stating the fact of the conviction and for what cause, shall be sufficient.
(Dec. 23, 1963, 77 Stat. 519, Pub. L. 88-241, § 1; July 29, 1970, 84 Stat. 550, Pub. L. 91-358, title I, § 133(a).)
1981 Ed., § 14-305.
1973 Ed., § 14-305.
This section is referenced in § 24-906.