Can a Person Be Creditable?

A credible person is expert (experienced, qualified, intelligent, skilled) and trustworthy (honest, fair, unselfish, caring). Charisma can increase credibility.

What makes someone a credible witness?

A credible witness is a witness who comes across as competent and worthy of belief. Their testimony is assumed to be more than likely true due to their experience, knowledge, training, and sense of honesty. The judge and jurors will use these factors to determine whether they believe the witness is credible.

How do you judge someone's credibility?

Clearly, the substance of the testimony, the amount of detail and the accuracy of recall of past events affect the credibility determination. Whether the witness contradicts him or herself or is contradicted by the testimony of other witnesses can play a part in the credibility determination.