Case Study: United States v. Wade 388 U.S. 218 (1967)

1) Using your text and the internet, in narrative format with a minimum of 500 words, outline the case of United States v. Wade 388 U.S. 218, (1967). Give the facts, issue, and court holding of the case.

2) The court indicates that "showups" and other identifications are suggestive police practices. What factors may be taken into account in determining the suggestiveness and will offset the bias?

3) Using your text, what are the three types of suspect identifications, and what right to counsel does a participant have at each?

4) As lead detective of your department conducting a lineup, what criteria would you mandate be in place in order to meet a legally defensible lineup?

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