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Credibility
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NJ Family Legal Blog
False in One, False in All – At Trial, Credibility Matters
Trials are often won or lost based upon credibility determinations. More often than not, cases are replete with he said/she said situations, or real differences of opinion as to almost…
EvidenceProf Blog
Reefer Madness: Judge Precludes Impeachment Based Upon Witness’ Assurance That Marijuana Did Not Impair His Observations
By Colin Miller
The recent opinion of the Court of Appeals of Texas in Woodard v. State, 2009 WL 1124385 (Tex.App.-Hous. 2009), reveals that, unlike Federal Rule of Evidence 608(b), Texas Rule of Evidence 608(b) does…
Legal Profession Blog
Credibility Findings Favor Lawyer
A 60 day suspension was imposed by the Maryland Court of Appeals in a disciplinary case involving three separate matters. The court sustained the hearing judge's finding of no misconduct for…
Social Security Disability Lawyer Blog
Prior Work Record and Credibility
By Gordon Gates
I have an upcoming hearing for a client suffering from chronic severe back pain. When evaluating a claim involving subjective symptoms such as pain, a Social Security Administrative Law Judge…
The Rainmaker Blog
Position Yourself as an Expert: Why (Part 1 of 2)
With your ezine going well, it’s time to turn your attention to using the power of the media to highlight your accomplishments and to create a more visible platform for…
Litigation & Trial
A Contrast in Credibility: Colin Powell and Michelle Bachmann
Put aside, for a moment, the election and whatever you know of the histories of these two individuals and just watch. https://youtu.be/aiLIWTs2Suo Before you follow the advice to "be yourself" when…
EvidenceProf Blog
Rocket Man: Clemens-McNamee Soap Opera Highlights Distinctions Between Texas And Federal Rules Of Evidence
By Colin Miller
The Roger Clemens-McNamee soap opera is a good place to point out 2 divergences between the Federal Rules of Evidence and the Texas Rules of Evidence. Over at PrawfsBlawg, Professor…
EvidenceProf Blog
Blank Check: Fourth Circuit Finds Conviction For Passing A Worthless Check Inadmissible Under Rule 609(a)(2)
By Colin Miller
In United States v. Kelly, 2007 WL 4327773 (4th Cir. 2007,), Randy Kelly appealed from his conviction for traveling in interstate commerce for the purpose of engaging in illicit sexual…
EvidenceProf Blog
Penn State Rape Case Reveals Penn’s Rape Shield Law Is Stricter Than Federal Law
By Colin Miller
Penn State running back Austin Scott is charged with raping a 22 year-old fellow student. A newspaper recently published a story, which indicated that around four years ago, Scott's accuser…
Legal Profession Blog
No Credibility
A lawyer who ran for a State Representative position in Louisiana was found to have falsified his domicile address in official forms that provided notice of his candidacy. A hearing…