An [name withheld] direction on lies as consciousness of guilt is adequate where it clearly distinguishes between consciousness of guilt of murder versus manslaughter at several points, and addresses innocent explanations for lying including panic and confusion. Where an accomplice witness's credibility was challenged in cross-examination and the jury had the advantage of seeing and hearing the witness, the assessment of credibility is a matter for the jury.
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