Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Five

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the five factors in the "totality of circumstances" that should weigh heavily in determining whether the lineup or show-up procedure created a likelihood of misidentification?

• A)Witness level of certainty when identifying the suspects during the ID procedure.
• B)Witness degree of attention at the time of the crime.
• C)Witness age at the time of the crime.
• D)Witness opportunity to observe.

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