"RichD" wrote in message
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If he has been convicted of the burglary, then that would affect his
credibility if his case against the cops for the beating is dependent on his
own eyewitness testimony. That is, if it's his word against the cops with
no other evidence, then a recent felony would definitely be relevant. But
if there is other evidence against the cops such as other credible
witnesses, videos, etc., then I don't see how his own conviction on the
felony would have much effect. And if he has only been charged in the
burglary case but not yet convicted, then I don't think that would carry
that much weight.
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