Some Research Indicates That,compared to Witnesses of Crimes,victims of Crimes

question 44

Multiple Choice

Some research indicates that,compared to witnesses of crimes,victims of crimes are

• A) more accurate in their accounts of the event.
• B) about equally accurate in their accounts of the event.
• C) less accurate in their accounts of the event.
• D) less accurate in their accounts when the crime is a violent one.

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Definitions:

Black Male

A term referring to individuals who identify as male and are of Black or African descent.

Res Ipsa Loquitur

A legal doctrine meaning "the thing speaks for itself," used when the cause of an injury is obviously due to negligence.

Trial Court

A court in which most civil or criminal cases start when they first enter the legal system. The parties present evidence and call witnesses to testify. Trial courts are referred to as courts of common pleas or county courts in state court systems and as district courts in the federal system. Also called court of original jurisdiction and court of first instance.

Final Judgment

The last court ruling in a legal case that resolves the matters in dispute and determines the rights and obligations of the parties involved.