LINE-UP IDENTIFICATION TESTIMONY - ARMED ROBBERY

• NCJ Number: 18241
• Author(s): ANON
• Date Published: 1974
• Length: 0 pages
• Sponsoring Agency: National District Atorneys Assoc
• Corporate Author: Woroner Films
• Sale Source: MTI; Not Available Through National Institute of Justice/NCJRS Document Loan Program
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America
• Note: *This document is currently unavailable from NCJRS. 20 MINUTES, COLOR, 1974 PREVENTION

Annotation

THIS FILM DEMONSTRATES THE STEP NECESSARY TO INSURE FAIR LINE-UPS FOR PROSECUTION AND LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES, AND SHOWS THE IMPORTANCE OF SEVERAL SUPREME COURT DECISIONS ON DEFENDANT'S RIGHTS DURING LINE-UPS.

Abstract

USING TWO ACTUAL LINE-UPS (ONE EACH FOR OWNER OF LIQUOR STORE, AND ONE FOR KEY WITNESS), THE FILM SHOWS MOST OF THE POTENTIAL ERRORS IN LINE-UPS INCLUDING TIMING, RIGHT TO COUNSEL AT A 'CRITICAL STATE', TAINTED AND SUGGESTIVE LINE-UPS, IMPROPER COMPOSITION, IMPROPER STATEMENTS BY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. THE NARRATOR INTRODUCES AND DEVELOPS THE LANDMARK SUPREME COURT CASES DEALING WITH LINE-UPS AND EXAMINES THEIR RELEVANCE IN THIS CASE. THE TRIAL PORTION OF THE FILM PROVIDES A VEHICLE FOR DEMONSTRATING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THESE DECISIONS AND THEIR PRIORITIES FOR THE PROSECUTOR'S CASE. IT ALSO DEMONSTRATES VALUE OF INDEPENDENT IDENTIFICATION BY MEANS. (AUTHOR ABSTRACT)