(a) No objection must be allowed to the competency of a witness because of his conviction for any crime, except perjury or subornation of perjury.
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 12-21-162

  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
(b) As affecting his credibility, a witness may be examined touching his conviction for a crime involving moral turpitude, and his answers may be contradicted by other evidence.
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