Federal Judge Rejects Demeanor Defense, Blasts Group Lineups in Appeals Ruling
Grounds for Appeal?
Not being allowed to show a suspect was calm and collected after a crime is not a ground for appeal, but suggestive group police lineups are less than fair, a federal judge says. James Warren reports.
Can a person’s demeanor shortly after a crime is committed help determine if he did the dirty deed? That’s one of two prime issues confronted by federal appeals Judge