Types of Evidence
This type of evidence includes objects or materials used to prove facts in a crime
Physical Evidence
What are class characteristics?
These describe general features like size or type. Ex: Blood type
What is the chain of custody?
This is a written record of who handled evidence.
What is DNA?
This stands for deoxyribonucleic acid.
What is release on undertaking?
This type of release requires only a promise to appear in court and no money.
This type of scientist performs autopsies to determine cause of death.
pathologist
What are individual characteristics?
These are unique features that can identify a specific object. Ex: specifics tire wear patterns
What is a search warrant?
This legal document allows police to search a place.
What is DNA profiling?
This process compares DNA from a crime scene to a suspect.
What is recognizance?
In this type of release, the accused promises to pay money if they break the rules.
This type of fingerprint is formed when a fingertip is coated in blood, grease, or dirt.
visible fingerprint
Police compare stitch spacing and glove patterns as part of analyzing these characteristics.
class characteristics
Warrants are usually executed during these hours of the day.
6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
This national system stores DNA profiles collected through lawful DNA orders.
What is the national DNA data bank?
What is a recognizance with surety?
In this form of release, a person may supervise the accused and pledge money.What is a recognizance with surety?