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eyewitness testimony & forensic science
name: sophais perz aguilar
eyewitness testimony has been used for centuries in criminal investigations, often leading to the conviction of the accused. however, science is finding increasingly substantial evidence against the use of eyewitness testimony as an accurate way of identifying suspects. in fact, brain researchers suggest that eye witness testimony shouldnt be used at all and should not be allowed to be used in the court room. today, you will participate in a webquest where you will research for yourself, and develop your own opinion on this highly debatable topic. visit the sites below and answer the questions.
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- according to this article, how often are eyewitness accounts right?
- the u.s. supreme court had a chance to establish a national standard for eyewitness testimony when it handled a 2012 case from new hampshire. what did the court do instead?
- what are 3 changes that some states are making in order for eyewitness testimony to be more concrete?
To answer these questions, one would need to research using the provided Web - Quest and visit relevant articles. For the first question, the accuracy rate of eyewitness accounts would likely be found in scientific studies or reviews on eyewitness testimony. For the second, details of the 2012 New Hampshire case and the U.S. Supreme Court's decision would be in legal records or news reports of that case. For the third, changes states are making would be in state - level legal reforms or news about improvements in eyewitness identification procedures.
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