The Wade-Gilbert Cases Held That a Post-Indictment Pre-Trial Lineup Is

question 39

Multiple Choice

The Wade-Gilbert cases held that a post-indictment pre-trial lineup is a "critical stage" of a criminal prosecution that triggers the right to counsel. The logic of the Court in reaching this conclusion was that the presence of the defense attorney will _____.

• A) prevent suggestive techniques that could lead to wrongful convictions
• B) allow the suspect to assert his or her right to not participate in the lineup
• C) let the suspect control the process that are implemented by police
• D) allow effective cross-examination of the witness during the lineup

---

Definitions:

Informational Influence

Informational Influence occurs when individuals conform to the behaviors or attitudes of a group to obtain and accept accurate information or because they believe the group is competent.

Groupthink

A phenomenon that occurs within a group of people, where the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Deindividuation

A psychological state where an individual loses self-awareness and self-restraint, often in group settings, leading to uncharacteristic behavior.

Normative Influence

A type of social influence that leads individuals to conform in order to be accepted and liked by others.