According to the Court, the primary reason for excluding identification evidence obtained through unnecessarily suggestive circumstances is:

a. To protect the defendant’s right to a fair trial
b. To prevent victims from making unsubstantiated accusations that could forever impact the liberty and reputation of the accused
c. To deter law enforcement’s use of improper lineups, showups, and photo arrays
d. To ensure a fair and expeditious trial process


c. To deter law enforcement’s use of improper lineups, showups, and photo arrays

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