Under what condition is a transgressor disqualified without prior warning from the witnesses?
Only for sins universally recognized as transgressions — like theft or false oaths — is no warning required. For obscure prohibitions (e.g., tying knots on Shabbat), witnesses must warn the person first.
Question 2
Can a person become disqualified as a witness through his own admission of sin?
The principle 'ein adam meisim atzmo rasha' means a person cannot make himself legally wicked through his own testimony. Two external witnesses are required to disqualify him.
Question 3
What restores the credibility of a witness disqualified for a lash-worthy transgression?
One disqualified for a lash-worthy sin is restored when he genuinely repents or receives lashes in court. Those disqualified for monetary crimes require repentance even after repaying.
Question 4
What specific act marks repentance for dice-players?
Dice-players must break their dice and commit to never playing again — even without monetary stakes. Words of regret alone are insufficient for this category.
Question 5
If witnesses contradict the disqualification testimony (saying the sin never occurred), what is the disqualified witness's status?
When the disqualification testimony is contradicted (not confirmed through hazamah), the person's status is doubtful (safek pasul). He should not testify and money cannot be expropriated through him until repentance is established.