November 02, 2011, 11:54
John A. StrideEyewitness reliability--same as other evidence
Early reports indicate that the SCOTUS thinks juries can best figure out what to do with eyewitness testimony.
http://www.scotusblog.com/2011/11/argument-recap-eyewitnesses-discredited-hardly/#more-130914Can't wait to see the transcript of argument.
November 02, 2011, 13:38
JohnRBoy, that's fair coverage. Fair-ly one-sided.
November 02, 2011, 14:30
John A. StrideThe transcript confirms the one-sidedeness of the arguments! It is also really worth reading Niocole Saharsky's (Assistant to the Solicitor General) arguments. She bundles everything together in a very fluid style.
This is not the case to erect further barriers to admission of eyewitness identification testimony.
Now the CCA's recent opinion in Tillman almost seems prescient.
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November 04, 2011, 07:26
Martin PetersonCases like
Henderson, 202 N.J. 208, 27 A.2d 872 (2011) may not start much of a new trend if the justices say something in their opinion in
Perry like what was voiced during the oral arguments. But, in the meantime, be prepared for renewed attacks on eyewitnesses.
November 07, 2011, 15:04
Shannon EdmondsThe state's draft model policy on eyewitness identification procedures is now available for comment online; click
HERE for details.