Many People Who Have Been Convicted of Crimes Based on Eyewitness

question 88

Multiple Choice

Many people who have been convicted of crimes based on eyewitness testimony are later found, through DNA evidence, to be not guilty.Which of the following statements is a common reason for why eyewitness testimony may lead to false convictions?

• A)Eyewitnesses tend to remember evidence that confirms their stereotypes.
• B)Eyewitnesses are usually not questioned seriously enough by the defense.
• C)Eyewitnesses frequently lie to make their stories more dramatic.
• D)Judges instruct juries to prioritize eyewitness testimony over other evidence.

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