Testimony on Crime Scene Analysis Is Usually Admitted into Court

question 1

Multiple Choice

Testimony on crime scene analysis is usually admitted into court only when

• A)the analysis has been confirmed by outside laboratories.
• B)no one challenges the reliability and validity of the techniques used.
• C)the same techniques have been used for a minimum of 5 years.
• D)the testimony has been agreed upon by both the defense and the prosecution.

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