NC · jury_instructions
N.C.P.I.—Crim. 105.35
IMPEACHMENT OF A WITNESS (OTHER THAN THE DEFENDANT) BY PROOF OF CRIME.
Evidence has been received concerning criminal convictions of a
witness.1 You may consider this evidence for one purpose only. If,
considering the nature of the crime(s), you believe that this bears on the
witness’s truthfulness, then you may consider it, together with all other
facts and circumstances bearing upon the witness' truthfulness, in
deciding whether you will believe or disbelieve the witness’s testimony at
this trial. You may not consider this evidence for any other purpose.
History
N.C.P.I.—Crim. 105.35 (June 2011). N.C. Gen. Stat. § 8C-1, RULE 609. Prepared by the North Carolina Conference of Superior Court Judges' Committee on Pattern Jury Instructions, assisted by the UNC School of Government; published by the School of Government.
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- 2026-09-24
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- 2026-09-24
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