The basic common law method of avoiding mistaken eyewitness identification is
A. Cross-examination
B. Showup
C. Sequential lineup
D. Simultaneous lineup
A
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a. informants b. suspicious activity c. the judge's opinion d. collective knowledge of the police
The Insanity Defense Reform Act of 1984 provides that in federal courts _________
a. the ALI “substantial capacity” test for insanity must be followed b. the “irresistible impulse” test may be applied at the discretion of the trial judge c. the defendant has the burden of proving insanity by clear and convincing evidence d. the government must prove the defendant’s sanity at the time of the crime
Sam Smith's confession was ruled inadmissible by a court of law because he had been deprived of food and water for many hours before confessing. Which of the following methods bet describes his treatment?
A) Constraint B) Arraignment C) Duress D) Coerced internalization
The Ninth Circuit Court restrictions placed on correctional staff limited ______.
a. public searches of female inmates b. body searches of male inmates by female staff c. body searches of female inmates by male staff d. all body searches