Author Question: What did the court decide with regards to show-ups where the police typically bring one person by ... (Read 65 times)

genevieve1028 · **on:** Aug 16, 2018

What did the court decide with regards to show-ups where the police typically bring one person by for the victim or witness to identify?

a. Since the process is highly suggestive and widely condemned, it violates due process and therefore cannotbe used.
b. The police can no longer use show-ups unless they have at least two or more suspects.
c. The police can only use a show-up if the suspect consents.
d. This process is highly suggestive and widely condemned, but it does not deny due process and is thereforepermitted.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion for lineups by legislatures and law enforcement agencies, based on psychological research?

a. Include police officers in the line-up.
b. Assess eyewitness confidence immediately after identification.
c. Present the suspect and the fillers sequentially rather than simultaneously.
d. Use a double blind procedure.