If the attorney does not represent the person, then they would have to attempt to impeach the witness, and bring out what evidence that would expose the lie.

People lie in court all the time (attorneys, cops, witnesses, and victims) - to what degree they lie against each other is the duty of the judge or jury to determine. Reason and common sense must prevail. Or does it? People are falsely accused and jailed everyday in this country, so it is nothing new. People had grown to accept that fact. Until a fool proof lie detector is created - then the system will continue the best it can. Hope this helps. Russ

My answer: No.

You asked: “What can a lawyer say to have a witnesses testimony disallowed due to distrust or suspicion of lies?”

My answer: Nothing.

The witness will testify. Your lawyer will, on cross, do whatever he can to discredit the testimony, and as a result said testimony either will or won’t be believed. Simple as that.

It certainly, however, will not be stricken from the record just because it is discredited. I don’t know WHOSE rules of evidence the other poster is playing by.

And you probably need to make sure you know what “hearsay” actually means… at least relevant to the legal system.

Hope that helps. Gregg DesElms

A witness must be credible.

Get out answer 3, didn’t realize if a witness was caught lying on the stand all the testimony was still admissible.

I don’t think so…

If a lawyer believes a witness has motive to lie (s)he can question their credibility and look at their past. If caught lying on the stand, none of the testimony will remain on the record.

The lawyer will cross-examine the witness and try and show their true colors. Joe B