Forensic Science: Evidence Types

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Evidence that places someone at the scene of a crime is ALWAYS what type of evidence?

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Circumstantial Evidence

Answer explanation

Circumstantial evidence indicates someone was in circumstances related to the crime without directly indicating they committed that crime.

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Evidence that only exists for a short period of time is what type of evidence?

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Transient Evidence

Front

Which of the following is NOT an example of physical evidence? A witness statement, A footprint, A fingerprint, A drop of blood

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A witness statement

Front

Which type of evidence (if true) involves stating a suspect committed the crime?

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Direct Evidence

Front

Forensic scientists examine a loose hair, and are able to determine its color and thickness, but are not able to extract DNA. Which type of evidence is this?

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Class

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Forensic Scientists are able to extract both the blood type and the DNA from a blood sample. Which type of evidence is this?

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Individual

Front

Locard's exchange principle states that "With ____________, there is a trace".

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every contact

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Trace evidence is evidence that is:

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Left only in small quantities