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Utah Supreme Court· 6/20/1986

State v. Long

Citations

  • 721 P.2d 483
  • 36 Utah Adv. Rep. 11
  • 1986 Utah LEXIS 817

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  • explaining that the accuracy of an identification is only poorly associated with witness confidence and is sometimes inversely associated with witness confidence
  • explaining that the accuracy of an identification is only poorly associated with witness confidence and is sometimes inversely associated with witness confidence
  • noting that research indicates giving cautionary instruction in conjunction with strong eyewitness testimony serves to bolster the identification testimony
  • stating that “a proper instruction should sensitize the jury to the factors that empirical research have shown to be of importance in determining the accuracy of eyewitness identifications, especially those that laypersons most likely would not appreciate”
  • suggesting that on retrial charges of possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person should be severed from charges of aggravated assault and attempted murder because of “unwarranted prejudice inherent in informing the jury that a defendant is a convicted felon”
  • suggesting that on retrial charges of possession of a dangerous weapon by a restricted person should be severed from charges of aggravated assault and attempted murder because of \unwarranted prejudice inherent in informing the jury that a defendant is a convicted felon\

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Judges: Zimmerman, Hall, Howe, Stewart, Durham

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