Five years ago, Mary was convicted of possession with intent to distribute cocaine, a felony. The prosecutor wishes to call Mary as a witness in a case against Mary's previous boyfriend. Applying the current U.S. Supreme Court's position, Mary will be deemed incompetent to testify as a witness.

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The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that a witness's competency to testify is not automatically negated by a criminal conviction. Instead, the credibility of the witness may be challenged based on their criminal history, but it does not render them incompetent to testify.

Five Years Ago, Mary Was Convicted of Possession with Intent