Best Guesses Indicate That Eyewitness Misidentifications Account for ______ Percent

question 51

Multiple Choice

Best guesses indicate that eyewitness misidentifications account for ______ percent of wrongful convictions of persons eventually exonerated by DNA.

• A) 80%
• B) 10%
• C) 75%
• D) 25%

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Definitions:

Victimless Crimes

Legal offenses where all involved parties consent and no direct victim is apparent, such as gambling or drug use in certain contexts.

Conflict Theory

A sociological perspective that views social life as a competition, emphasizing the role of power and inequality in shaping social relations.

Crime Data

Statistics or records collected and analyzed to understand the nature, causes, and patterns of criminal activity.

Street Crimes

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