1. Evidence and It's Importance Unit 3 Creative Project Elizabeth Hall Kaplan University CJ210 Criminal Investigation Joseph Reynolds November 3 2009 Gathering Fingerprint Evidence
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12. Relevant Issues The sciences of evidence have come a long way in a few short years. While there are still issues concerning the reliability of the science behind the results, the advanced use of science has proved to be an invaluable tool in the protection of those who are innocent Wheel used to mark off crime scene
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Locard's theory applies to all people in the crime scene, emergency personnel, medical personnel, police officers, witnesses, victims, and animals.
If evidence is not properly documented with the chain of custody, it will not be admissible
Where testimonial evidence can be forgotten or altered physical evidence and science are not usually disprovable.
Testimonial evidence is best when corroborated with physical evidence
The professionals who examine and document this evidence also can serve as expert witnesses
The examination of blood spatter can reconstruct the events of the crime
Document evidence is helpful in cases of fraud, theft, kidnapping, robberies, among other things
Physical evidence reports are useful in the interrogation stage of an investigation as well
Any of these contamination issues can cause the evidence to become inadmissible in court.
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