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People v. Gray

Citations

  • 577 N.W.2d 92
  • 457 Mich. 107

How courts have described this case

Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.

  • noting that strong emotions can affect perception and memory and that factors such as “fatigue, nervous exhaustion, alcohol, and drugs” are relevant
  • noting that strong emotions can affect perception and memory and that factors such as “fatigue, nervous exhaustion, alcohol, and drugs” are relevant
  • stating that “[t]he independent basis inquiry is a factual one, and the validity of a victim’s in-court identification must be viewed in the light of the totality of the circumstances”
  • stating that “[t]he independent basis inquiry is a factual one, and the validity of a victim’s in-court identification must be viewed in the light of the totality of the circumstances”
  • the exhibition of a single photograph to a victim was one of the most suggestive procedures that can be used
  • “Generally, courts have found that the longer the crime, the better the witness’ opportunity to observe.”

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Judges: Michael F. Cavanagh

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