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credible witness

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A quick definition of credible witness:

A credible witness is someone who is believable and trustworthy when they give information about something they have seen or experienced. This is because they have knowledge, training, and honesty that makes their testimony more likely to be true. Judges and jurors use these factors to decide if they believe the witness. Lawyers can show that a witness is not credible by pointing out inconsistencies in their statements, a history of lying, problems with their ability to see or hear, past convictions for dishonesty, or a bias. Lawyers can also make a witness seem more credible by showing that they have always been consistent in what they say.

A more thorough explanation:

A credible witness is someone who is considered trustworthy and believable when giving testimony in a legal proceeding. This is because they have the necessary experience, knowledge, training, and honesty to provide accurate information.

  • A doctor who testifies about a patient's medical condition is considered a credible witness because of their medical training and expertise.
  • A police officer who witnessed a crime is considered a credible witness because of their training and experience in law enforcement.
  • A victim of a crime who provides testimony is considered a credible witness if they are honest and have firsthand knowledge of the events.

There are several factors that can affect a witness's credibility, including:

  • Inconsistent statements
  • A reputation for untruthfulness
  • Defects in perception
  • Prior convictions that show dishonesty or untruthfulness
  • Bias

An attorney may try to show that a witness is not credible by pointing out inconsistencies in their statements or a history of lying. On the other hand, an attorney may try to enhance a witness's credibility by showing that they have always been consistent in their statements and have a reputation for honesty.

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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
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Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
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Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:46
Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
7:55
@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
7:56
Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
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