Reforming Eyewitness Identification: Cautionary Lineup Instructions; Weighing the Advantages and Disadvantages of Show-Ups Versus Lineups

Authors

Nancy K. Mehrkens Steblay, Augsburg College

Abstract

The article argues that the structure and instructions of eyewitness identification procedures significantly influence accuracy, with a focus on the advantages of cautious lineup instructions and the comparative effectiveness of lineups versus show-ups. It emphasizes that subtle changes in lineup instructions can reduce false identifications and improve reliability, while show-ups present unique challenges despite their practical benefits.

Disciplines

Criminal Law | Criminal Procedure | Evidence | Law

Recommended Citation

Nancy K. Steblay, Reforming Eyewitness Identification: Cautionary Lineup Instructions; Weighing the Advantages and Disadvantages of Show-Ups Versus Lineups, 4 Cardozo Pub. L. Pol’y & Ethics J. 341 (2006).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cplpej/vol4/iss2/8