Question: Part 1 4 - points Please explain the term credibility with regard to evidence in a trial. What does it mean? Who decides if a

Part 14- points
Please explain the term "credibility" with regard to evidence in a trial. What does it mean?
Who decides if a witness is or is not credible.
What does a jury do if the evidence is "conflicting" or the witnesses disagree on an important fact?
In a jury trial what role does a judge play in determining witness credibility? How about in a "bench trial"
Assume in the trial of a car accident party A had 8 witnesses who said she had a green light and was not at fault. But B, the other party, had 2 witnesses who said A ran a red light and caused the accident. Who will win the case? What is your reason for saying this.
Part 2-6 points
Explain the three roles that courts play in our legal system. This is NOT about trials and appeals. Use an example of a court performing each role. NOT in textbook. See my Lecture for explanation.

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