Why is the concept of a tainted identification important in the criminal procedure context?

What will be an ideal response?


Nevertheless, courts routinely permit in-court identifications. But if an in-court identification is tainted by an out-of-court identification, it may be excluded. This is known as a tainted identification. Unfortunately, it is not always easy to decide whether an in-court identification is "fruit of the poisonous tree." In United States v. Wade, the Supreme Court held that an illegally conducted lineup does not invalidate later identifications resulting from an "independent source."

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Which is the decision of the jury in a jury trial or of a judicial officer in a nonjury trial and decides the guilt or innocence of a defendant?

a. Plea b. Arraignment c. ROR d. Verdict

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Once a criminal has possession of a stole ATM card and PIN number, they

a. usually fence the card b. usually continue withdrawing money until the account is empty or frozen c. usually wait 24 hours before using the card d. usually go into the bank and withdraw all the money in the account

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_______ is a term for a system of mutual obligation, trust, and respect between researcher and subject developed during the course of participant observation

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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Asportation is not required for robbery

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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