Jimmy is the plaintiff in a car accident case. Jimmy is on the witness stand being cross examined. The attorney asks Jimmy, "You said that the light was red when you got to the "intersections that correct?" Jimmy answers, "Yes." The attorney then asks, "But you told the officer who took your statement after the accident the light was green, didn't you?" Jimmy answers, "Yes." Which of the following is/are true? 

a. Jimmy attorney should have objected since Jimmy's answer is hearsay 

b. Jimmy's attorney should have objected since the defense attorney's question asked for a hearsay response. 

c. This is an example of specific but indefinite impeachment 

d. The Luce case says this type of question on cross examination violates due process 

a and b only 

c and d only 

none of the above

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