The impeachment of witnesses and the examination of hostile witnesses in criminal cases is governed by Rule 238.
Adopted September 29, 1978, effective November 1, 1978; amended February 19, 1982, effective April 1, 1982.
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Rule 433. Impeachment of Witnesses; Hostile Witnesses
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