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According to the text, why is identification evidence considered dangerous?
According to the text, why is identification evidence considered dangerous?
- Because it is difficult to obtain
- Because it is not convincing to jurors
- Because it is not admissible in court
- Because it is often inaccurate (correct)
What is one of the reasons why DNA analysis is valuable in criminal investigations?
What is one of the reasons why DNA analysis is valuable in criminal investigations?
- It is easy to obtain
- It is admissible as evidence in court
- It can prove the innocence of convicted inmates
- It can link a person to a crime with a high degree of certainty (correct)
What was the average length of time served by individuals who were exonerated through DNA analysis?
What was the average length of time served by individuals who were exonerated through DNA analysis?
- 9 years
- 2 years
- 5,284 years
- 14 years (correct)
Which type of identification procedure involves constructing facial composites based on witness descriptions?
Which type of identification procedure involves constructing facial composites based on witness descriptions?
In which jurisdiction are photo lineups most commonly used?
In which jurisdiction are photo lineups most commonly used?
What is the typical number of people in a lineup in the US?
What is the typical number of people in a lineup in the US?
What did the 'White Paper' by Wells et al (1998) recommend in relation to identification procedures?
What did the 'White Paper' by Wells et al (1998) recommend in relation to identification procedures?
According to the text, what percentage of misidentification cases in DNA exoneration cases involved an in-person lineup?
According to the text, what percentage of misidentification cases in DNA exoneration cases involved an in-person lineup?
Based on the text, what percentage of misidentification cases in DNA exoneration cases involved a misidentification from a photo array?
Based on the text, what percentage of misidentification cases in DNA exoneration cases involved a misidentification from a photo array?
According to the text, what percentage of misidentification cases in DNA exoneration cases involved a voice misidentification?
According to the text, what percentage of misidentification cases in DNA exoneration cases involved a voice misidentification?
Based on the text, what percentage of misidentification cases in DNA exoneration cases involved a misidentification through hypnosis?
Based on the text, what percentage of misidentification cases in DNA exoneration cases involved a misidentification through hypnosis?
Which lineup system did Malpass argue is better unless certain conditions are met?
Which lineup system did Malpass argue is better unless certain conditions are met?
According to Gronland et al (2014), what does sequential lineup do in terms of bias and sensitivity?
According to Gronland et al (2014), what does sequential lineup do in terms of bias and sensitivity?
What were the results of the AJS trial conducted by Wells et al (2015) comparing sequential and simultaneous lineups?
What were the results of the AJS trial conducted by Wells et al (2015) comparing sequential and simultaneous lineups?
According to Wixted and Wells (2017), when does the relationship between confidence and accuracy in suspect identifications break down?
According to Wixted and Wells (2017), when does the relationship between confidence and accuracy in suspect identifications break down?
What is the average age of exonerees at the time of their wrongful convictions?
What is the average age of exonerees at the time of their wrongful convictions?
How many exonerees have been financially compensated?
How many exonerees have been financially compensated?
How many DNA exoneration cases have the true suspects and/or perpetrators been identified in?
How many DNA exoneration cases have the true suspects and/or perpetrators been identified in?
How many violent offenses, including murders and sexual assaults, were committed by true offenders while an innocent person was in prison?
How many violent offenses, including murders and sexual assaults, were committed by true offenders while an innocent person was in prison?
What is the significance of DNA analysis in criminal investigations?
What is the significance of DNA analysis in criminal investigations?
What insights can be gained from cases of DNA exoneration?
What insights can be gained from cases of DNA exoneration?
Can you provide an example of a DNA exoneration case?
Can you provide an example of a DNA exoneration case?
According to Malpass (2006), when is the simultaneous lineup system considered better than the sequential lineup system?
According to Malpass (2006), when is the simultaneous lineup system considered better than the sequential lineup system?
What were the results of the AJS trial conducted by Wells et al (2015) comparing sequential and simultaneous lineups?
What were the results of the AJS trial conducted by Wells et al (2015) comparing sequential and simultaneous lineups?
According to Wixted and Wells (2017), what are 'pristine lineups'?
According to Wixted and Wells (2017), what are 'pristine lineups'?
According to Katzman and Bull Kovera (2023), what did their meta-analysis of the cross-race effect suggest as a possible explanation for racial disparities in wrongful conviction data?
According to Katzman and Bull Kovera (2023), what did their meta-analysis of the cross-race effect suggest as a possible explanation for racial disparities in wrongful conviction data?
According to the text, what are the four types of identification procedures?
According to the text, what are the four types of identification procedures?
What is the difference between physical size and functional size in a lineup?
What is the difference between physical size and functional size in a lineup?
What are the five recommendations made in the "White Paper" by Wells et al (1998) regarding identification procedures?
What are the five recommendations made in the "White Paper" by Wells et al (1998) regarding identification procedures?
What is the difference between simultaneous and sequential lineups?
What is the difference between simultaneous and sequential lineups?
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