Table 2.
Attorney reports of cited reasons for adverse credibility determinations. 91
| Reasons Cited for Adverse Credibility Determinations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Cases = 66 | |||
| Total Response Count = 202 | |||
| Response | Frequency | Percent of Responses | Percent of Case |
| Inconsistency within client story/stories | 59 | 29.21 | 89.39 |
| Inconsistency between client story and evidence | 51 | 25.25 | 77.27 |
| Client demeanor | 35 | 17.33 | 53.03 |
| Lapses in client memory | 31 | 15.35 | 46.97 |
| Inconsistency between client story and forensic evaluation | 13 | 6.44 | 19.70 |
| Other (please list): | 13 | 6.44 | 19.70 |