Without the testimony of eyewitnesses, many guilty people would go free. But some convictions are tragic mistakes because memory is reconstructive and the testimony isn't always reliable
Describe conditions
under which errors in eyewitness testimony are most likely to occur.
What will be an ideal response?
• Errors are most likely when:
o The suspect's ethnicity differs from that of the witness.
o Suggestive comments are made and suggestive questions asked during interrogation or interview.
o Misleading or incorrect information is presented to the witness after the event.
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