In a trial, the prosecution introduces a hearsay statement from a witness who is unavailable to testify. The defense wants to impeach the credibility of the hearsay declarant. Which of the following methods is most effective for this purpose?
Showing that the declarant made prior inconsistent statements
Arguing that the declarant has a history of similar hearsay statements
Presenting evidence of the declarant's good reputation for truthfulness
Demonstrating that the declarant has a motive to lie
Demonstrating that the declarant made prior inconsistent statements is an effective method for impeaching hearsay declarants. This approach directly challenges the reliability of the declarant's statement by showing inconsistency. The other options, while potentially useful in other contexts, do not specifically target the reliability of the hearsay statement as effectively.
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