JADM340 Criminal Evidence
Week 2 Discussion
DQ1 DIRECT AND CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE
Differentiate between circumstantial and direct evidence, explaining the role of presumption. How would you categorize the following and why? 1) prima facie evidence; 2) DNA evidence; 3) eyewitness testimony; 4) fingerprint evidence; and, 5) bullets removed from a victim’s body.
DQ2 SEARCH WARRANTS
Discuss the search warrant (see link below) issued in the case of Caylee Anthony in terms of probable cause, staleness and particularity. Were the items seized adequately described in the warrant? Why or why not?
