Chapter . Eyewitness Testimony

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Eyewitness testimony is considered to be a significant component of many criminal investigations and trials. People can be eager to help, but we may not always be wise to rely on their recollection of events. Watch what happens when the accuracy of people’s memory is put to the test.

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Sorry, your answer is incorrect. While any one of these factors might play a role in the conviction of an individual, the data mentioned from the Innocence Project puts misidentification by witness at the top of the list of factors that contribute to wrongful convictions.

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Sorry, your answer is incorrect. Your best move is to write down everything you can recall about the situation and/or person.

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Sorry, your answer is incorrect. The students did not pick up on the intruder’s revelation of his whereabouts prior to entering the classroom.

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Sorry, your answer is incorrect. The detective recommended you look for things about the suspect that are unique or can’t easily be changed.