What do data from The Innocence Project suggest is the leading cause of wrongful conviction in United States courts?

a. use of improper forensic techniques
b. eyewitness misidentification
c. false confessions
d. unreliable informants


b

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What issues could arise if an investigator did not fulfill his or her obligation to handle, collect, and package crime-scene evidence in a way that prevents changing or contaminating these items?

What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is not a function of a judge?

A. To interpret the law for the jury B. To assist in the presentation of the case for the prosecution C. To ensure the defendant gets a fair trial D. To impose sentence upon the defendant if he or she is convicted

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If a suspect is read his or her Miranda rights, and says they would like an attorney, the officer should do which of the following?

a. Stop the interrogation immediately. b. Leave the room and have another officer come and interrogate the suspect. c. Try to convince the suspect to waive his Miranda rights. d. Continue interrogating the suspect until their attorney arrives.

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Distinguish between two types of sexual harassment

What will be an ideal response?

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