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    This document discusses the reliability of eyewitness testimony in court cases. It outlines pros and cons of using eyewitnesses, such as their ability to provide timely information but risks of inaccurate memory. The authors Jackson Kilpeck and Theo Coder debate whether eyewitnesses are generally good sources of evidence or not. Citations are provided exploring this topic from legal and psychological perspectives.

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    This document discusses the reliability of eyewitness testimony in court cases. It outlines pros and cons of using eyewitnesses, such as their ability to provide timely information but risks of inaccurate memory. The authors Jackson Kilpeck and Theo Coder debate whether eyewitnesses are generally good sources of evidence or not. Citations are provided exploring this topic from legal and psychological perspectives.

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    Are Eyewitnesses

    Reliable

    By: Jackson Kilpeck and Theo Coder


    What is an eyewitness

    Definition

    ● Eyewitness
    ● Court
    ● Testimony
    Pros Of Having Eyewitnesses

    ● Reliable Information

    ● Fast acting

    ● More Evidence

    ● Produce good leads


    Cons Of Having Eyewitnesses

    ● Accuracy
    ● Peoples memory
    ● Made up
    ● Convict
    Do We Think Witnesses are good?

    ● Jackson

    ● Theo
    Citations

    https://connectusfund.org/8-predominant-pros-and-cons-of-eyewitness-testimony

    https://www.law.cornell.edu/wex/eyewitness#:~:text=An%20eyewitness%20is%20a%20perso
    n,about%20what%20they%20have%20seen
    .

    https://www.crf-usa.org/bill-of-rights-in-action/bria-13-3-c-how-reliable-are-eyewitnesses#:~:
    text=Studies%20have%20shown%20that%20mistaken,errors%20resulted%20from%20eyewit
    ness%20mistakes.

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