LAWE 233 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Facial Composite, Mug Shot, Hypnosis
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Any questioning that is intended to produce information regarding a particular crime or regarding a person believed responsible for a crime. Direct knowledge of the crime in question or of the suspected perpetrator of the crime. Saw the crime occur or saw related events that occurred just prior to or after the crime. Information about related events before or after the crime. May provide a basis for the development of the composite picture or sketch. Development of a composite picture of the perpetrator. A forensic sketch or composite software (like faces) can be created through a witness" description through a witness" description. Witnesses who provide information for the creation of a composite picture of a suspect often perform more poorly in subsequent lineup identifications than those who have not provided such information. Witness view mug shot books that contain photographs of previously arrested or detained subjects in order for possible identification.
