Which of the Following Seems to Be True When an Eyewitness

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following seems to be true when an eyewitness positively identifies a defendant?

• A) The defendant is more likely to be found guilty and, in almost all cases, this is the correct verdict.
• B) The defendant is less likely to be found guilty, though he or she usually is.
• C) The defendant is more likely to be found guilty, though in many cases he or she has been misidentified.
• D) The defendant is less likely to be found guilty and, in most cases, this is the correct verdict.