komponisto2 comments on Fake Norms, or "Truth" vs. Truth - Less Wrong

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Comment author: komponisto2 23 July 2008 06:45:59AM 2 points [-]

A felony conviction within 10 years is usually admissible on the question of credibility if the perpetrator takes the stand.

Does this apply only when the perpetrator lied about the felony conviction (which would be directly relevant to credibility), or just in general (on the theory that people with felony convictions are Bad and thus likely to be dishonest)?