Exclusion of evidence to contradict answers to questions testing veracity

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....shake his credit by injuring his character, no evidence shall be given to contradict him; but, if he answers falsely, he may afterwards be charged with giving false evidence. Exception 1.-If a witness is asked whether he has been previously convicted of any crime and denies it, evidence may be given of his previous conviction. Exception 2.-If a witness is asked any question tending to impeac....