Evidentiary Harpoon

Definition of Evidentiary Harpoon

Exists where prosecution through its witnesses successfully places before jury improper evidence, such as previous arrests and convictions of defendant, in situations where such evidence would not be admissible. Kramer v. State, 258 Ind. 257, 317 N.E.2d 203, 207.

That's the definition of Evidentiary Harpoon in Black's Law Dictionary 6th Edition. Courtesy of Cekhukum.com.

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