Posted: May 7th, 2014

Choose 3 different types of evidence from chapter 9

Paper instructions:
1. Choose 3 different types of evidence from chapter 9 (example fingerprints, hair, glass). Discuss the importance of each, how an investigator would collect each, and determines the admissibility as acceptable evidence.

2. Compare and contrast the tests used by courts to determine the admissibility of expert witness testimony.

3. What is meant by “abuse of discretion”.