In order to educate jurors on the pitfalls of eyewitness identification, the courts have ruled to allow the defense to call expert witnesses to explain these concerns during a trial.

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Courts have increasingly recognized the complexities and potential inaccuracies of eyewitness identifications. As a result, they have allowed the defense to call expert witnesses to testify about the psychological factors that can affect the reliability of eyewitness testimony, helping jurors understand its potential pitfalls.

In Order to Educate Jurors on the Pitfalls of Eyewitness