One limitation of character-based impeachment provides that witness character cannot be bolstered unless it is attacked.

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In legal proceedings, a witness's character for truthfulness can only be bolstered (supported with evidence or testimony) if it has first been attacked by the opposing party. This rule prevents parties from presenting evidence of a witness's good character for truthfulness unless there has been an implication or direct assertion that the witness's character for truthfulness is flawed.

One Limitation of Character-Based Impeachment Provides That Witness Character Cannot