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craiczarry

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on: Jun 22, 2018
All things being equal, which of the following suspects is most likely to be falsely convicted based on lineup identifications?
 
  a. Tim, who is in line with foils who do not resemble witnesses' descriptions
  b. Alana, who is allowed to speak during the lineup procedure
  c. Wesley, who has just seen the witness refuse to pick a suspect in a previous lineup
  d. Eunice, who heard the police say, Now, the suspect may not be in this lineup

Question 2

What should police officers do to prevent false identifications during lineups?
 
  a. Show all the potential perpetrators at once.
  b. Decrease witnesses' stress levels by only showing them mug shots.
  c. Tell witnesses that the lineup may not include the suspect.
  d. Use foils with a wide range of physical characteristics.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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