The Prosecution Wants to Introduce the Following Evidence in a Rape

question 33

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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