Problems with Identification Testimony in Oklahoma

There are many ways to challenge identification testimony in court, because eyewitness statements are inherently unreliable tools to establish people’s identities. Numerous studies show that witnesses misidentify people in lineups and in the courtroom for many different reasons. In recent years, challenges to convictions based on mistaken eyewitnesses have resulted in many innocent people freed. Some common problems with eyewitness testimony: Witnesses are distracted by weapons, moving vehicles, or clothing (like a hat pulled down low) Poor lighting at the scene, or poor vision on the part of the witness Stress and anxiety during the crime and afterward Witness bias or...

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