Jake, a 24-year-old Caucasian man, was caught in a stolen car and taken into the police station for identification. Which of the following lineups would be the fairest for Jake?

a. ?The witness is shown six photos of suspects simultaneously.
b. ?The witness is shown six photos of suspects sequentially.
c. ?In a physical lineup, the police officer asks the witness “Is that the guy?” while pointing to Jake.
d. ?Jake is the only Caucasian man in a physical lineup.


ANSWER:
b

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