All objection scenarios
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Counsel boosts their own witness's credibility before any attack

Custody direct examination. The witness has not yet been impeached or had her credibility challenged.

Hearing transcript
  1. 01Q:Before we get into your observations — Ms. Park, just so the court understands, you've never been convicted of any crime, correct?
Question

What is the best objection?

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