Defects in Trial Procedures Quiz

During a robbery investigation, Rohan was called as an eyewitness. What is a common issue with eyewitness testimony that can lead to wrongful convictions?

• Eyewitnesses always remember events accurately.

• Eyewitnesses can be influenced by stress and anxiety.

• Eyewitnesses are never influenced by media coverage.

• Eyewitnesses have perfect recall of events.

During a trial involving Max, how can jury bias and prejudice affect the outcome?

• It ensures a fair trial for the defendant.

• It can lead to an impartial verdict.

• It can result in a verdict based on stereotypes rather than facts.

• It has no impact on the trial outcome.

During a trial, if Ella does not have adequate legal representation, what could be a potential consequence?

• Ella receives a fair trial.

• Ella is more likely to be acquitted.

• Ella may be wrongfully convicted.

• Ella will always win the case.

During a police investigation, Ishaan was questioned for several hours without a break. Which of the following is a reason why Ishaan might give a false confession?

• Suspects are always aware of their rights.

• Interrogation techniques can be coercive.

• Suspects never feel pressured during questioning.

• False confessions are impossible.

During a school project, Freya was responsible for collecting and handling evidence for a science experiment. What is a risk associated with improper evidence handling?

• Evidence is always preserved correctly.

• Evidence can be contaminated or lost.

• Evidence handling has no impact on the trial.

• Evidence is never mishandled.

During a criminal investigation involving Oscar, how can police misconduct contribute to his wrongful conviction?

• Police always follow legal procedures.

• Misconduct can lead to fabricated evidence.

• Police misconduct is always detected.

• Misconduct has no effect on trial outcomes.

During a police investigation, Anaya was asked to identify a suspect from a line-up. What is a common problem with eyewitness identification in such line-ups?

• Witnesses always identify the correct suspect.

• Line-ups are never influenced by police suggestions.

• Witnesses can be influenced by the way line-ups are conducted.

• Line-ups are foolproof methods of identification.

During a high-profile trial involving Oscar, which factor can lead to jury bias?

• Jurors are always impartial.

• Media coverage can influence jurors' opinions.

• Jurors are never influenced by personal beliefs.

• Jury bias is not a concern in trials.

During a school play, Scarlett witnessed a minor accident backstage. What is a potential issue with relying on Scarlett's eyewitness testimony alone to understand what happened?

• Eyewitness testimony is always reliable.

• Eyewitnesses can make mistakes in their recollection.

• Eyewitness testimony is the only evidence needed.

• Eyewitnesses never forget details.

During a trial involving George, what is a consequence of police misconduct?

• It ensures justice is served.

• It can undermine the integrity of the legal process.

• It has no impact on the trial.

• It always leads to a fair outcome.