Answer by Dale M for Does partiality discredit witnesses?
Partiality may discredit a witnessBut that, and the extent to which it discounts their evidence is a matter for the jury.From the new-south-walesCriminal Trials Bench Book:[3-625] Motive to lie and the...
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Only a jury can answer your question, and then on a case-by-case basis.When a witness testifies, the question of whether and to what extent to believe/disbelieve a witness is nearly 100% the decision...
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when a regular (non-expert) witness does not like the defendant (and admits it when asked), does that alone give a valid reason to discredit them to any extent at all?Not alone. It is simply another...
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In criminal trials, when a regular (non-expert) witness does not like the defendant (and admits it when asked), does that alone give a valid reason to discredit them to any extent at all?Can the jury...
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