Write 400-600 words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:
- What are the primary types of evidence? Explain.
- What are some common public misconceptions about evidence that you are aware of? Explain.
- What do you think are some important characteristics of good evidence? Explain in detail.
- What problems exist with regard to investigators not recognizing evidence or signs of an incident? Explain.
- How soon should evidence be noticed, collected, and preserved? Explain.
- How could not recognizing evidence soon after arrival on the crime scene affect the prosecution's case? Explain.