CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION TESTIMONY

Question 1

CRITERIA:

Answer 1

1. Credibility
2. Reliability
3. Probability

Question 2

CREDIBILITY

Answer 2

-truthfulness
-looks at how it is delivered, does the witness answer openly and easily, and possible biases

Question 3

RELIABILITY:

Answer 3

-contradictions between testimony and other statements, or other evidence.
-ability to recall and how much do you recall.

Question 4

PROBABILITY:

Answer 4

adds probability to the material facts that he has personal knowledge of.

Question 5

ON CROSS?

Answer 5

focus on closed-ended questions and do not let the witness re-testify.