Which of the Following Would Be Direct Evidence in a Murder

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be direct evidence in a murder case

• A)DNA test that establishes that the defendant's blood was found at the crime scene
• B)testimony of an expert witness that there is a 1 in 3 million chance that the DNA found at the scene could have come from someone other than the defendant
• C)testimony of police officer describing the confession the defendant made
• D)testimony of eyewitness describing the defendant shooting the victim

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