Recall of Eyewitnesses and the Potential for Inaccuracy

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Research has demonstrated that one of the major influences on wrongful convictions is erroneous eyewitness testimony in criminal courts. The writer examines the way in which the level of accuracy of eyewitnesses may be impacted, identifying relevant factors, including emotional stimulus, the light levels, discussions with other witnesses, personal characteristics and the way in which these are interviewed. Eleven sources are cited in the bibliography this eight page paper.