Which of the Following Is the Primary Cause of False

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the primary cause of false convictions?

• A)Blood-type tests from 1982 and earlier
• B)Eyewitness misidentification
• C)Jury racial bias
• D)Faulty DNA tests

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Definitions:

Mediation

A form of alternative dispute resolution where a neutral third party helps disputants come to a consensus on their own.

Arbitration

A method of dispute resolution where a neutral third party (the arbitrator) makes a binding decision, outside of a courtroom.

Compulsory

Required by law or a rule; obligatory, leaving no option for non-compliance.

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