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    This document provides guidance for jury selection in eyewitness identification cases. It outlines factors to consider such as the defense theory of the case, whether the defendant will testify, and the judge and prosecutor's approach to jury selection. It also lists case-specific factors like the identities of the defendant and victim. Finally, it suggests questions to ask prospective jurors, including about the possibility of mistaken identification and whether they have personal experiences being mistaken for someone else.

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    Jury Selection In

    Mlsidentiflcaticn Cases

    ^l)ll

    X/

    General considerations

    a. What Is your theory of the case


    i. MIsldentlflcatlon or suggested Identification
    II, Alibi theory or are there witnesses to testify for the defendant
    b. Can or will the defendant testify
    i.

    Prior record?

    il. Other witnesses to testify and corroborate Client's story


    III. Client's demeanor, appearance, ability to speak and be cross
    examined

    c. How far will the judge let you roam In questioning


    i. During jury selection
    li. During cross exam
    d. How good/ poor Is prosecutor In conducting jury selection
    e. Will you have any assistance during the Jury selection

    Case Fact Situations

    a. Is the client male, female, transvestlte

    b. was the offense involving a disguise


    c. Is the victim male or femalle
    d. client's race
    e. victim's race

    f. Bias, prejudice, or interest of witnesses will you be able to uncover on


    cross -

    ex

    g. Ability to perceive
    .1. Day or night
    ii. Lighting
    lii. Weather (cloudy)
    iy. Witness opportunity to observe
    V. Witness state of mind at time of observation
    vl. Distance

    Some suggested questions


    a. Has anyone seen the client before today
    b. Ever been mistaken for someone by a total stranger
    i.

    c.
    d.
    e.
    f.

    Tell us about It

    ii. Ever heard that there Is a twin everywhere


    Hi. What do you think
    anyone ever been told they look like someone else
    ever mistaken someone else for someone you knew
    Do you think such mistakes are possible
    Such mistake more likely or less likely when (favorable facts from case)

    g. Race Issues in Identification

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