Comment by Chandra S. Menon
Recently the Louisiana Supreme Court expanded the use of convictions to impeach witnesses in criminal cases, making Louisiana's rule among the broadest—if not the broadest—in the country. This Comment puts that rule in context by examining the Federal Rule and ten state rules selected for their wide-ranging views. Against this backdrop, this Comment analyzes Louisiana's rule and the impact its recent change may have. Comparisons are made to other rules to see where Louisiana's rule fits in and what guidance Louisiana may find from other jurisdictions.
This Comment does not propose or favor any particular rule. Its purpose is to present a study of various approaches and explain why they differ. From this educated vantage point, readers may begin to formulate opinions as to which rule is best.
About the Author
Chandra S. Menon. J.D. candidate 2005, Tulane University School of Law; B.A. 1996, New York University.
Citation
79 Tul. L. Rev. 701 (2005)