Question 1

One reason for misidentification happens is because not everything we see is recorded in our brains.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

Requiring a person in a lineup to say the same words as the perpetrator

Accepted Answer

A) is a violation of the privilege against self-incrimination. 
B) can only be done if the defendant's attorney is present. 
C) is generally a lawful technique. 
D) can only be done if a judge is present to insure the lineup is fair. 
A) is a violation of the privilege against self-incrimination. 
B) can only be done if the defendant's attorney is present. 
C) is generally a lawful technique. 
D) can only be done if a judge is present to insure the lineup is fair. C

Question 3

The leading U.S.Supreme Court case on due process and eyewitness testimony is Neil v._____________.

Accepted Answer

Biggers

Question 4

According to the 2008 Columbia Law Review article "Judging Innocence", two-thirds of the defendants making false confessions were juveniles, mentally retarded, or both.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

For purposes of a legitimate lineup, witnesses should be separated and interviewed alone.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A defendant may have a right to an attorney under the ____________ Amendment at a lineup.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A defendant may have a right to...

Question 7

Experts agree that certain specific variables contribute greatly to eyewitness_____________.

Accepted Answer

A) accountability 
B) satisfaction 
C) misidentification 
D) profiling 
A) accountability 
B) satisfaction 
C) misidentification 
D) profiling

Question 8

With regard to eyewitness identification procedures, due process requirements of fairness require that

Accepted Answer

A) there be no suggestiveness in the procedure. 
B) the defendant's attorney be present. 
C) the identification be reliable (or justified by some emergency), even though it may have had some elements of suggestiveness. 
D) lineups be used at trial to identify the perpetrator. 
A) there be no suggestiveness in the procedure. 
B) the defendant's attorney be present. 
C) the identification be reliable (or justified by some emergency), even though it may have had some elements of suggestiveness. 
D) lineups be used at trial to identify the perpetrator.

Question 9

Define the various ways a defendant can be identified as the perpetrator of a crime in a criminal courtroom.

Accepted Answer

During criminal trials, defendants may b

Question 10

The New Jersey Court established procedures to be followed at a pre-trial hearing to determine if eyewitness identifications are admissible.List these procedures.

Accepted Answer

-The defendant must introduce some evide

Question 11

In 2007, due to the use of DNA in criminal cases, the ___ person was found innocent.

Accepted Answer

A) 75ᵗʰ 
B) 120ᵗʰ 
C) 200ᵗʰ 
D) 100ᵗʰ 
A) 75ᵗʰ 
B) 120ᵗʰ 
C) 200ᵗʰ 
D) 100ᵗʰ

Question 12

A one-on-one demonstration between a victim or witness and a suspect is called a ___________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A one-on-one demonstration between a victim or...

Question 13

The National Council of Judges recommends that a lineup include a total of at least ________ similar-appearing persons.

Accepted Answer

A) four 
B) five 
C) six 
D) seven 
A) four 
B) five 
C) six 
D) seven

Question 14

Define the AMBER alert system.

Accepted Answer

This is a notification system to provide

Question 15

The right to an attorney at a ____________lineup was established by the Court in U.S.v.Wade.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The right to an attorney at a...

Question 16

A showup is often necessary, but not in emergency situations, such as a dying victim.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Discuss, define, compare, and contrast lineups, showups, and photographic displays.In general, what are the reliability benefits and suggestiveness drawbacks of each technique?

Accepted Answer

Showups differ from lineups; in showups

Question 18

Many jurisdictions permit testimony about prior out of court identification.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In crimes of rape and murder, offenders usually leave traces of tissue or fluid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Eyewitness identifications are less reliable when the witness is of a different _________ than the suspect.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Eyewitness identifications are less reliable when the...

One reason for misidentification happens is because not everything we see is recorded in our brains.

Requiring a person in a lineup to say the same words as the perpetrator

The leading U.S.Supreme Court case on due process and eyewitness testimony is Neil v._____________.

According to the 2008 Columbia Law Review article "Judging Innocence", two-thirds of the defendants making false confessions were juveniles, mentally retarded, or both.

For purposes of a legitimate lineup, witnesses should be separated and interviewed alone.

A defendant may have a right to an attorney under the ____________ Amendment at a lineup.

Experts agree that certain specific variables contribute greatly to eyewitness_____________.

With regard to eyewitness identification procedures, due process requirements of fairness require that

Define the various ways a defendant can be identified as the perpetrator of a crime in a criminal courtroom.

The New Jersey Court established procedures to be followed at a pre-trial hearing to determine if eyewitness identifications are admissible.List these procedures.

In 2007, due to the use of DNA in criminal cases, the ___ person was found innocent.

A one-on-one demonstration between a victim or witness and a suspect is called a ___________.

The National Council of Judges recommends that a lineup include a total of at least ________ similar-appearing persons.

Define the AMBER alert system.

The right to an attorney at a ____________lineup was established by the Court in U.S.v.Wade.

A showup is often necessary, but not in emergency situations, such as a dying victim.

Discuss, define, compare, and contrast lineups, showups, and photographic displays.In general, what are the reliability benefits and suggestiveness drawbacks of each technique?

Many jurisdictions permit testimony about prior out of court identification.

In crimes of rape and murder, offenders usually leave traces of tissue or fluid.

Eyewitness identifications are less reliable when the witness is of a different _________ than the suspect.

History and Development of the Law of Criminal Justice

Important Aspects of the American Criminal Justice System

Using Evidence to Determine Guilt or Innocence

Direct and Circumstantial Evidence and the Use of Inferences

Witnesses and the Testimony of Witnesses

Judicial Notice, Privileges of Witnesses, and Shield Laws

The Use of Hearsay in the Courtroom

The Confrontation Clause and Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule

The Exclusionary Rule

Where the Exclusionary Rule Does Not Apply

Special Needs and Administrative Searches

Obtaining Statements and Confessions for Use As Evidence

Obtaining Physical and Other Evidence

Obtaining Evidence From Computers or by Use of Search Warrants, Wiretapping, or Dogs Trained to Indicate an Alert

The Crime Scene, The Chain of Custody Requirement, and the Use of Fingerprints and Trace Evidence

Videotapes, Photographs, Documents, and Writings As Evidence

Scientific Evidence

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Exam 13: The Law Governing Identification Evidence

One reason for misidentification happens is because not everything we see is recorded in our brains.

Requiring a person in a lineup to say the same words as the perpetrator

The leading U.S.Supreme Court case on due process and eyewitness testimony is Neil v._____________.

According to the 2008 Columbia Law Review article "Judging Innocence", two-thirds of the defendants making false confessions were juveniles, mentally retarded, or both.

For purposes of a legitimate lineup, witnesses should be separated and interviewed alone.

A defendant may have a right to an attorney under the ____________ Amendment at a lineup.

Experts agree that certain specific variables contribute greatly to eyewitness_____________.

With regard to eyewitness identification procedures, due process requirements of fairness require that

Define the various ways a defendant can be identified as the perpetrator of a crime in a criminal courtroom.

The New Jersey Court established procedures to be followed at a pre-trial hearing to determine if eyewitness identifications are admissible.List these procedures.

In 2007, due to the use of DNA in criminal cases, the ___ person was found innocent.

A one-on-one demonstration between a victim or witness and a suspect is called a ___________.

The National Council of Judges recommends that a lineup include a total of at least ________ similar-appearing persons.

Define the AMBER alert system.

The right to an attorney at a ____________lineup was established by the Court in U.S.v.Wade.

A showup is often necessary, but not in emergency situations, such as a dying victim.

Discuss, define, compare, and contrast lineups, showups, and photographic displays.In general, what are the reliability benefits and suggestiveness drawbacks of each technique?

Many jurisdictions permit testimony about prior out of court identification.

In crimes of rape and murder, offenders usually leave traces of tissue or fluid.

Eyewitness identifications are less reliable when the witness is of a different _________ than the suspect.

History and Development of the Law of Criminal Justice

Important Aspects of the American Criminal Justice System

Using Evidence to Determine Guilt or Innocence

Direct and Circumstantial Evidence and the Use of Inferences

Witnesses and the Testimony of Witnesses

Judicial Notice, Privileges of Witnesses, and Shield Laws

The Use of Hearsay in the Courtroom

The Confrontation Clause and Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule

The Exclusionary Rule

Where the Exclusionary Rule Does Not Apply

Special Needs and Administrative Searches

Obtaining Statements and Confessions for Use As Evidence

Obtaining Physical and Other Evidence

Obtaining Evidence From Computers or by Use of Search Warrants, Wiretapping, or Dogs Trained to Indicate an Alert

The Crime Scene, The Chain of Custody Requirement, and the Use of Fingerprints and Trace Evidence

Videotapes, Photographs, Documents, and Writings As Evidence

Scientific Evidence

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