Types of Evidence Review

What is trace evidence?

• Small physical materials that can be transferred from a person or object to another.
• Evidence that is used to determine the motive of a crime.
• Evidence that can establish the identity of a suspect beyond doubt.
• Evidence collected from a specific individual.

What is class evidence?

• Evidence that can be associated with a group of individuals or objects.
• Evidence that is rarely used in criminal investigations.
• Evidence that can definitively identify a specific individual.
• Evidence that is only circumstantial in nature.

What is individual evidence?

• Evidence that can be linked to a specific individual or source.
• Evidence that is only found at crime scenes.
• Evidence that can be associated with a group of individuals.
• Evidence that is based on inference and deduction.

Which type of evidence relies on inference or deduction?

• Circumstantial evidence
• Class evidence
• Trace evidence
• Direct evidence

Which type of evidence provides tangible and firsthand proof of a fact?

• Direct evidence
• Trace evidence
• Circumstantial evidence
• Class evidence

What is the difference between class evidence and individual evidence?

• Class evidence can be associated with a group of individuals or objects, while individual evidence can be linked to a specific individual or source.
• Individual evidence is only found at crime scenes, while class evidence is obtained through witness testimony.
• Class evidence is always stronger than individual evidence.
• Class evidence is only admissible in court if it is supported by individual evidence.