The Inaccuracy of Eyewitness Identifications In The Criminal Justice System
Incorporating Shifts in Social Science : An eyewitness’s confidence is not a good predictor of his or her identification accuracy. For errors of Eyewitness identifications, studies of Eyewitness Identification mostly began in the 1970’s. Memory is not like a videorecording. Law enforcement in the United States has on more then one occasion used eyewitness testimony that has an underlying inherent inaccuracy. But, for the sole purpose of clearing their case or other inapporiate/unethical reason leading to the conviction of innocent individuals. Have you been charged with a Crime? Call me for a free consultation if you need a Lynchburg Criminal Defense Lawyer. Checklist for Eyewitness Identification : Estimator variables include : Duration of exposure Viewing conditions (lighting, distance, obstructions, etc.) Stress Presence of weapon (weapon focus) Cross-racial identification Disguise / hat Number of perpetrators Retention interval (time between incident and identification proced...