Describe the Two Different Types of Chain of Evidence and How

question 65

Essay

Describe the two different types of chain of evidence and how they can be used in the investigative process.

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Definitions:

Criminal Actions

Legal proceedings brought by the state against an individual or corporation for conduct considered offensive against society as a whole.

Fraud

Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.

Scienter

A legal term referring to the knowledge of the wrongful nature of one's own act or omission.

Burden of Proof

The obligation to prove one's assertion or claim in a court of law.