Once a witness begins to testify and is examined through questioning by each party, the emphasis shifts from competency to credibility; how believable that witness will be to the trier of fact.

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Once a witness begins to testify, their credibility becomes a central focus, as the trier of fact (judge or jury) evaluates the believability of their testimony based on how they answer questions during examination and cross-examination.

Once a Witness Begins to Testify and Is Examined Through