mistaken identification

Frequency: 6.05.1 per million words

An incorrect identification of a person, especially a suspect.

identificationADJECTIVE + identification

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Examples (10)

  • There is virtually no risk of mistaken identification in cases of date rape.
  • The witness's mistaken identification led to an innocent person's arrest.
  • Cases of mistaken identification are unfortunately common in legal history.
  • The detective cautioned against relying solely on mistaken identification.
  • Her mistaken identification of the culprit caused a significant delay in the investigation.
  • Due to mistaken identification, the police apprehended the wrong individual.
  • The documentary highlighted several instances of mistaken identification that resulted in wrongful convictions.
  • The security footage later proved it was a mistaken identification.
  • Experts warn that stress can contribute to mistaken identification.
  • The defense team argued for the unreliability of mistaken identification.