Purchase Solution

Evidence in Criminal Investigations

Not what you're looking for?

Ask Custom Question

Do you think evidence plays a crucial role in every criminal investigation? Why or why not? Explain in detail.
What do you think are the primary roles of evidence in criminal investigations? Explain.

If you had to select one, which of the following is the most important step in processing evidence?
- Recognition
- Documentation
- Collection
- Preservation

Besides simply being exhibited for the court to ensure a criminal conviction, how else do you think physical evidence can be used to assist criminal justice professionals? Explain and be specific. Please include references cited in APA format.

Purchase this Solution
Solution Preview

I think that evidence does play a crucial role in every criminal investigation, due to the fact that evidence forms the basis from which a criminal case is developed. In addition, evidence helps to validate the criminal investigation that is taking place, and the more evidence that is collected the more reinforcement for the ongoing criminal investigation process. The primary roles of evidence in criminal investigations includes forming the foundation that warrants the initial ...

Solution provided by:
Marcel Parker, MPA
Education
  • Criminal Justice, Elizabeth City State University
  • Master of Public Administration, North Carolina Central University
Recent Feedback
  • "Excellent work, from the time of my post to the time I received a response was days ahead of my requirements. "
  • "Great, Thank You for our Help!!"
  • "Excellent, thank you "
  • "Thank you"
  • "Thank you!"
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
Title VII

This Quiz pertains to the spectrum of Human Rights through Title VII

Title VII Laws

Learn the basics of the laws under Title VII.

Criminal Defenses Review

Test your knowledge of the basics of criminal law and defenses with this quiz.

Evidence

Do you know your evidence objections? Find out with this quiz!

Contract Requirments

How much do you know about the legal requirements for a contract? Find out with this quiz!

View More Free Quizzes
Related BrainMass Solutions

  • Forensic Science in 21st-Century Criminal Justice

    522178 Forensic Science in 21st-Century Criminal Justice Include a discussion of the following questions: - How important is forensic science to policing and criminal investigations, court processes, and security efforts at various levels?

  • Forensic Biology Investigations

    Include references in APA format. When should forensic biology be applied to criminal investigations? Explain. Provide two significantly different examples where forensic biology should be applied to a criminal investigation.

  • Forensic accountants investigating frauds in businesses

    In particular it means investigations of matters that are criminal in nature. For instance, if there is checking fraud I would like to be called in.

  • Voice Stress Analysis

    ., how it works) and how it can be used in criminal investigations. Identify at least 2 challenges of voice stress analysis. In other words, what are the limitations of its use?

  • Criminal Investigation

    186568 Criminal Investigation Give me an example of the scientific and technological advances in criminal investigations. How has it changed over the last 100 years?

  • Crime dramas versus real life

    And, much of what goes on in criminal investigations is downright boring and does not make for exciting television, hence the dramatic license - which means they MAKE STUFF UP.

  • Benefits and potential of advanced forensic capabilities

    One such area is law enforcement and, more specifically, criminal investigations ( Kruse and Heiser, 2002). Historically, criminal investigations relied on such concepts as physical evidence, eyewitnesses, and confessions.

  • Computer Crime Detection

    The DNA evidence at the crime scene is most valuable in identifying the perpetrator of the crime. 2nd Session on maintaining the state of art investigation: The state of the art criminal offender supervision is done through GPS.

  • DNA evidence

    578257 DNA evidence Briefly explain of what DNA analysis is and how it can be used as evidence in criminal investigations. Explain why extra caution must be exercised when collecting DNA analyzable evidence.

View More Related Solutions