A Judge Is Totally Barred from Commenting on Witness' Evidence

question 2

True/False

A judge is totally barred from commenting on witness' evidence as they could prejudice one side over the other in the trial. Judges are perfectly entitled to comment on the credibility and plausibility of witnesses. They cannot however express whether they believe or disbelieve evidence.

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