Many People That Have Been Convicted of Crimes Based Upon

question 161

Multiple Choice

Many people that have been convicted of crimes based upon eyewitness testimony are later found, through DNA evidence, not to be guilty. Which of the following is a common reason for why eyewitness testimony may lead to false convictions?

• A) Eyewitness confidence is not a reliable indication of the accuracy of the story.
• B) Eyewitnesses are usually not questioned seriously enough by the defense.
• C) Eyewitnesses frequently lie to make their stories more dramatic.
• D) Judges instruct juries to prioritize eyewitness testimony over other evidence.

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