Topic
Credibility
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Saber Leyes No Es Saber Derecho
González Coulón sobre fiabilidad y credibilidad
By GA
GONZÁLEZ COULON - Una increíble, aunque verosímil historia de las palabras: fiabilidad, credibilidad y testimonios (2023). Se puede ver acá.Revista de Derecho (Valdivia), diciembre 2023§ 1. De qué se trata.…
Canadian Lawyer Mag
BC Court of Appeal overturns damages award for crash injuries due to credibility issues
The plaintiff sustained injuries when his vehicle was rear-ended by another car
Appellate Advocacy Blog
Don’t Overlook Credibility as a Key Factor in Your Reply Brief
Reply briefs provide an advocate with a welcome opportunity to recapture the momentum established in the opening brief. A good opening brief makes a powerful case for your position that,…
On Point
Testimony that 99% of sexual assault reports are true improperly vouched for complainant’s credibility, but wasn’t prejudicial
By Wisconsin State Public Defender
State v. Conrad M. Mader, 2022AP382-CR, District 2, 6/7/23 (recommended for publication); case activity (including briefs) Mader was convicted of repeated sexual assault of his stepdaughter. He argues his trial…
Cross-Examination Blog
Remember the Jury: Cross-Examining Trump’s Claimed Rape Victim Jean Carroll
By Unknown
Donald Trump's lawyer, Joseph Tacopino was tasked with the cross-examination of 79-year old Jean Carroll who claims that Donald Trump raped her in a Manhattan department store in 1996. Tacopino…
Simple Justice
Tuesday Talk*: Fair Questions On Cross
Joe Tacopina’s cross-examination of E. jean Carroll, who is suing Trump for battery and defamation based upon a sexual assault and rape that she alleges occurred in 1995 or 6,…
A Winning Tip
Who Wants A Perceived Liar On The Stand? Not You!
People aren’t very good at detecting liars. Studies show that people’s hit rate for detecting lies (54%) is slightly above pure chance (50%), which is good news for liars,…
Appellate Advocacy Blog
Establishing and Maintaining Credibility as an Appellate Advocate
A good reputation is one of the most valuable assets a lawyer can have. Establishing and maintaining credibility as an appellate advocate is especially important. In addition to generally wanting…
ImmigrationProf Blog
Immigration Article of the Day: Virtually Incredible: Rethinking Deference to Demeanor When Assessing Credibility in Asylum Cases Conducted by Video Teleconference by Liz Bradley and Hillary B. Farber
Virtually Incredible: Rethinking Deference to Demeanor When Assessing Credibility in Asylum Cases Conducted by Video Teleconference by Liz Bradley and Hillary B. Farber, Georgetown Immigration Law Journal, Vol. 36, p.…
ImmigrationProf Blog
Immigration Article of the Day: Law’s Credibility Problem by Julia Ann Simon Kerr
Law's Credibility Problem by Julia Ann Simon KerrAbstractCredibility determinations often seal people’s fates. They can determine outcomes at trial; they frequently condition the provision of benefits, like social security; and…