· 1/24/1990
State v. Frake
Citations
- 450 N.W.2d 817
- 1990 Iowa Sup. LEXIS 23
- 1990 WL 5264
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- stating that reasonableness of a witness’s testimony may be considered in determining believability of testimony
- stating court may consider “the witness’s interest in the trial” to assess witness’s credibility
- stating a jury may consider a witness’s memory and knowledge of facts in determining the witness’s credibility
- district court’s finding that defendant did not request statutory right to call attorney prior to chemical test supported by substantial evidence
- “When determining the credibility of the testimony of witnesses, the trial court may consider . . . the witness’s interest in the trial.”
- “Even if the testimony of a witness as to a fact is not controverted by other testimony, the finder of fact may reject the testimony if found not to be credible.”
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Judges: Andreasen, Carter, Lavorato, McGIVERIN, Neuman
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