an examination of the causes and solutions to eyewitness error

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Abstract
Eyewitness error is one of the leading causes of wrongful convictions. In fact, the American Psychological Association estimates that one in three eyewitnesses make an erroneous identification. In this review, we look briefly at some of the causes of eyewitness error. We examine what jurors, judges, attorneys, law officers, and experts from various countries know about eyewitness testimony and memory, and if they have the requisite knowledge and skills to accurately assess eyewitness testimony. We evaluate whether legal safeguards such as voir dire, motion-to-suppress an identification, cross-examination, jury instructions, and eyewitness expert testimony are effective in identifying eyewitness errors. Lastly, we discuss solutions to eyewitness error.
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Authors ;Richard Allen Wise;Giuseppe eSartori;Svein eMagnussen;Martin A. eSafer
Journal journal of experimental psychology general
Year 2014
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10.3389/fpsyt.2014.00102
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