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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. 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? Using your text, what are the three types of suspect identifications, and what right to counsel does a participant have at each? 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? ANSWERS BY THE NUMBERS AND SITE YOUR WORK.

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The case of United States v. Wade (1967) is a pivotal Supreme Court decision that significantly influenced police procedures concerning suspect identification and the rights of defendants during pre-trial identification procedures. The case revolved around the issue of whether a defendant's Sixth Amendment right to counsel was violated when he was brought into a police station and identified by a witness during an in-court lineup without prior notice or opportunity for counsel to be present.

In this case, two police officers arrested the defendant, Jack Wade, without an arrest warrant, and later took him to the police station where a witness was contacted to view him for a lineup. Wade was not represented by counsel at this identification. The witness identified Wade as the perpetrator of a robbery. Wade challenged this identification, asserting that it was conducted in violation of his constitutional rights. The central issue was whether the Sixth Amendment, which guarantees the right to counsel in criminal prosecutions, applies to lineups conducted prior to formal proceedings and whether Wade's Sixth Amendment rights were violated when he was identified without counsel present.

The Supreme Court, in its ruling, held that the Sixth Amendment guarantees a defendant the right to have counsel present at all 'critical stages' of the criminal process after the formal proceedings have begun. The Court emphasized that a lineup is a critical stage that warrants counsel’s presence to prevent unreliable identification procedures and ensure fairness in criminal proceedings. Consequently, any identification conducted in the absence of counsel after the initiation of formal proceedings violated Wade's Sixth Amendment rights.

The Court also discussed that identification procedures, such as showups and lineups, tend to be inherently suggestive, which can impair the accuracy of eyewitness identification. To mitigate potential biases and suggestiveness, the Court suggested factors that courts could use to evaluate whether an identification procedure is unnecessary suggestive or biased. These include the opportunity of the witness to perceive the criminal at the time of the crime, the witness’s degree of attention, the accuracy of prior descriptions, the level of certainty, and the timeframe between the crime and the identification. When these factors indicate a suggestive procedure, courts are more likely to exclude such identifications or scrutinize their reliability more stringently.

Regarding suspect identifications, your text distinguishes three main types: showups, lineups, and photo arrays. Showups involve the police presenting a single suspect to a witness shortly after a crime, often in a suggestive manner. Lineups are more structured and involve multiple individuals, with the defendant typically accompanied by fillers. Photo arrays involve viewing photographs of multiple suspects. The right to counsel varies: at a lineup or showup, a suspect has a right to be represented by counsel when the process is part of the criminal prosecution process; however, prior to formal proceedings, the right is not always constitutionally guaranteed, although voluntary participation is expected. During photo arrays, the necessity for counsel depends on whether the identification process is part of a formal trial or investigative procedure.

As a lead detective, conducting a legally defensible lineup requires strict adherence to established criteria to prevent suggestiveness and ensure fairness. I would mandate that the lineup be conducted with multiple fillers, who match the suspect’s description, to prevent the suspect from standing out. The lineup should be presented in a double-blind manner, meaning the officer administering the lineup is unaware of the suspect’s identity, to prevent inadvertent cues. Additionally, the lineup should be conducted with a clear instruction to the witness that the suspect may or may not be present and that they are not required to identify anyone, to avoid pressure or suggestion. The procedure should be video-recorded to provide a clear record of the event, and the suspect's physical description should match the witness's description. Lastly, the lineup should occur shortly after the crime to minimize memory decay and maximize accuracy, with the witness being asked to describe their identification process and confidence level.

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