An Eyewitness to a Crime Says in Court, While Pointing

question 106

Multiple Choice

An eyewitness to a crime says in court, while pointing to the defendant, "I was there; I saw that man pull the trigger!" How likely is it that the defendant will be found guilty?

• A)Quite likely, because eyewitness testimony is very persuasive.
• B)Quite likely, because eyewitness testimony is very accurate.
• C)Not likely, because jurors usually need more evidence to convict someone.
• D)Not likely, because eyewitness testimony has been shown to be inaccurate.

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Definitions:

Sandstone

A sedimentary rock made primarily of sand-sized grains of minerals or fragments of rocks, classified as clastic.

River

A significant stream of water that moves through a natural channel, heading towards the sea, a lake, or joining another stream.

Breccia

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Braided River

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