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Best Practices for Eyewitness Evidence


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Categories:
Criminal |  Litigation
Faculty:
Curt Carlson, Ph.D.
Program Credits:
1-1.2 Credits
Credit Type:
General
Program Type:
Live Webcast

Dates


Description

Eyewitness testimony is powerful—but not always reliable. Decades of research have shown that memory can be fallible, and mistaken identifications remain a leading cause of wrongful convictions. In this CLE, expert witness testimony expert Dr. Curt Carlson draws on empirical research and real-world cases to explain how and why eyewitnesses can get it wrong—and what legal professionals can do about it. Participants will explore the science of perception, memory, and bias, learn about common pitfalls in police lineups, and review best practices that align with current psychological evidence. This session will help attorneys better evaluate the reliability of eyewitness testimony and improve how such evidence is addressed in investigations and at trial.

 Learning Objectives:

  1. Identify key psychological variables that affect the accuracy of eyewitness identification.
  2. Analyze common procedural flaws in police lineups and interviews that contribute to false identifications.
  3. Evaluate the probative value of eyewitness testimony using scientifically grounded criteria.
  4. Apply best practices in case strategy when dealing with eyewitness evidence, whether prosecuting, defending, or presiding.
  5. Advocate for or challenge the admissibility and weight of eyewitness evidence through effective use of expert testimony.

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Credit Amount: 1
Course Type: Live Webcast
Course Expiration: 10/14/2025
Status: Pending, Submitted for Accreditation


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Course Expiration: 10/14/2025
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Course Expiration: 10/14/2025
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Faculty

Curt Carlson, Ph.D.'s Profile

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Professor & Director of CriMe Lab


Curt Carlson, Ph.D., is a distinguished cognitive psychologist whose academic journey informs his work at the intersection of psychology and the legal system. Since joining East Texas A&M, he has led research on eyewitness memory and lineup procedures, secured a $344K National Institute of Justice grant, and holds fellowships in the American Psychology–Law Society and Psychonomic Society. His role as Coordinator of both the General Psychology M.S. and Experimental Psychology Ph.D. programs further emphasizes his educational leadership in legal psychology. Dr. Carlson’s work bridges science and law, helping improve the reliability of evidence used in the courtroom.