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Criminal defense attorneys employ several strategies to undermine unreliable witness testimony. They cross-examine witnesses to reveal inconsistencies, biases, or motives for dishonesty. Criminal defense attorneys may present evidence that contradicts a witness's account or introduce expert testimony to challenge the reliability of their observations, such as questioning memory under stress. In some cases, they highlight procedural issues, such as improper police influence during interviews. These strategies enable criminal defense attorneys to weaken the prosecution's case by casting doubt on the credibility of witnesses, ensuring that juries critically evaluate the reliability of the presented testimony.