The Prosecution Wants to Introduce the Following Evidence in a Rape

question 38

Multiple Choice

The prosecution wants to introduce the following evidence in a rape case:
•Pubic hair recovered from the victim during "rape kit" exam
•DNA test results based on semen recovered from the victim during "rape kit" exam
•Testimony of a forensic psychologist that the defendant committed the crime How can the prosecution authenticate the pubic hair recovered during the "rape kit" exam?

• A) Have an expert in hair identification testify about the unique characteristics only found in pubic hair.
• B) Have an expert testify about mtDNA tests performed on the pubic hair.
• C) Have the person who performed the "rape kit" exam of the victim testify about retrieving the hair and placing it in the evidence envelope.
• D) Testimony from all of these individuals is necessary to authenticate the pubic hair.

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