2 discussion questions (Criminal Procedures and Evience)

Respond to the following: Answer the discussion(X2). Include at least 2 references.

A good response to a written question should combine your personal experiences with theory to support your work. Be thoughtful and insightful and it must demonstrate critical thinking and analysis. A good response to the question should be about 3-4 paragraphs, and address all of the issues that are raised. (Introduction, body and conclusion.) Thank you. When answering discussion questions use an example in your answer. These examples can be from your own experience or from something you've read in the news, on the internet, or from any other credible source

M4D1: The Decision Zone

Introduction A new stage of interrogation, the “decision zone,” was affirmed for the first time, by the Supreme Court, in Berghuis v. Thompkins (2010). This decision zone stage is that interval of time, however brief or prolonged, after officers have administered the suspect their rights, but prior to the suspect deciding whether to waive or to invoke those (Miranda) rights. However, controlling precedents regarding trickery or deception have centered only on law enforcement officers’ behavior before a suspect has been advised of their rights or after the suspect has waived their rights. Interestingly, the Courts have not considered the constitutionality of police trickery within the decision zone.

Respond to the following:

1. Discuss what might amount to unconstitutional trickery in the decision zone and explain why, using specific court cases and other reasoning or research to support your post

M4D2: Eyewitness Identification

Introduction

Although empirical research finds that the courts almost never reject eyewitness identifications, scientific research also reveals some very disturbing findings regarding the accuracy of eyewitness identification. However, there are efforts that show some very promising results regarding certain techniques and technologies that have addressed the issues of memory fallibility and cognitive enhancements.  The key to all of these studies and efforts rests on assisting victims and witnesses to recall facts, as clearly and accurately as possible, to ensure that guilty are successfully captured and prosecuted, and the innocent are not mistakenly accused.

Respond to the following:

For this discussion, view the video, “Eyewitness: When the only witness is also the victim,” and then respond to the following:

2.After viewing the video, identify at least four techniques or technologies, and then explain why  you think your choices are beneficial to eyewitness identification”?

Films Media Group. (Producer). (2009). Eyewitness: When the only witness is also the victim (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. [Video file] [ 41338].  Retrieved from: http://digital.films.com.vlib.excelsior.edu/PortalPlaylists.aspx?aid=8496&xtid=41338