The Wade-Gilbert Cases Held That a Post-Indictment Pre-Trial Lineup Is

Multiple Choice

The Wade-Gilbert cases held that a post-indictment pre-trial lineup is a "critical stage" of a criminal prosecution that triggers the right to counsel. The logic of the Court in reaching this conclusion was that the presence of the defense attorney will _____.

A) prevent suggestive techniques that could lead to wrongful convictions
B) allow the suspect to assert his or her right to not participate in the lineup
C) let the suspect control the process that are implemented by police
D) allow effective cross-examination of the witness during the lineup