#inadmissible

[dailyworldecho]

[tenth-sentence]

"(...) My friends the wood-cutters were likewise scandalised, and with a better show of reason – though I admit that the reason itself was quite inadmissible. (...)"

"Heart of Darkness" - Joseph Conrad

[myracegroup]

#uprising

[nightpool]

reading DGS and thinking fondly of the federal rules of evidence

[newvegascowboy]

my curse is overthinking < currently thinking about how any evidence collected by batman should be inadmissible in court

[friendofthecrows]

Murder comedy where at one point a forensics-centric amateur detective tries to extract a sample from the eye of a victim for tests without the cops noticing

Call that vitreous humor

[wise-innocence]

Database Entry - [Living in the Moment]

I’ve been thinking of HSR Yanfei’s inability to live in the moment, which is (almost) entirely due to the equilibrium’s influence in her life. The knowledge that the universe will continue to spiral towards a perfect net zero, no matter what she or anyone else does, has a poor effect on what she deems as important. This kind of thinking dances dangerously close to nihility but I think it has more to do with knowing that any ‘extremes’ will be balanced rather than amount to nothing.

Big emphasis on 'obsession' here: because that's precisely what it is. HooH mission has little care for what insignificant things mortals fret over, including the Arbitrators. Emanators or not, their actions have little effect on what HooH aims to achieve in the long run but (in Yanfei's case) there is an elated sense of justice and importance. She's convinced that her role in all of this is vital and that has in turn skewed her sense of what truly matters. Not love, not friendship, just equilibrium.

That mindset has left her a little detached from the present, always looking in the future at the grand scheme of things which, as you can imagine, isn’t too helpful in forming meaningful connections with people. There is this sense of loneliness that she tries to fill because, emanator or not, there's still that craving of genuine bonds with others -- even if she claims that equilibrium matters more.

[hakusins]

first exam tomorrow and im still confused on the diff between inadmissible and admissible

[aoitakumi8148]

[Improving some of my gifs/gifsets these days] 1/1, 2023.

“Death is certain, life is not.”

[peraltuki]

Searching for AviorxStarlight fanfics on AO3 and there's only FOUR.

[shipdecki]

they could never make me hate you baby girl

[myracegroup]

#uprising

[redheads-a-to-z]

Karen Gillan

[apomaro-mellow]

🥑 ⇢ you accidentally killed somebody, which mutual(s) do you text for help?

@spectrum-spectre and @whoevenknowsdude for moral support

@animegirl300 and @coffeejunkie13 bc they actually live somewhat near me and can help cover my tracks

[tarragonblack1235813213455]

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

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PARALEGAL

TYPE OF EVIDENCE USED IN COURT

1. ADMISSIBLE EVIDENCE

Admissible evidence is a type of evidence that a judge will allow a lawyer to present in court. A judge will determine admissibility based on relevance, authenticity and value. Admissible evidence is factual as it will pertain to a specific case and possesses a value that will exceed other considerations, such as bias or shock value. Legal teams discover before a trial will begin whether the judge approved any evidence they submitted.

EXAMPLE

A recorded confession by the defendant that was given freely and voluntarily without compulsion or inducement. As such, it was not the product of physical or psychological coercion that did overcome the will of the present individual to resist.

2. INADMISSIBLE EVIDENCE

Inadmissible evidence is evidence that a lawyer can't present to the jury. Evidence that a judge would consider inadmissible include hearsay, prejudicial, improperly obtained, or irrelevant items. For example, an investigator could use a polygraph test to determine whether a person is lying about the events of a case. The results often qualify as inadmissible because they work by measuring a person's level of anxiety. If a person does experience anxiety for another reason or that person is able to remain calm under pressure, then the test can produce an inaccurate overall result.

EXAMPLE

A polygraph test

3. DIRECT EVIDENCE

Direct evidence is a general term for any type of evidence that will link a defendant directly to a crime. This type of evidence is typically easy to understand for a jury. For instance, if a jury could watch a video of the defendant committing a crime, it would usually require no further examination or testing to determine its accuracy.

EXAMPLE

A defendant's fingerprint was lifted from a weapon used to commit the crime; it was, additionally, properly gathered at the scene. The change of custody was maintained during the entire process in order to be presented in court.

4. CIRCUMSTANTIAL EVIDENCE

Circumstantial evidence describes information that doesn't directly connect a defendant to a crime but rather implies a connection exists. These examples don't directly prove that a defendant is guilty, but they provide background or context to a crime. Attorneys often rely on circumstantial evidence if direct evidence isn't available or to compile a timeline of a crime.

EXAMPLE

○An eyewitness account stated that the defendant was near a crime around the specified hour and minute, which it occurred.

○A fingerprint at the scene of a crime taken from a location where the defendant would be present anyway, such as at their home or workplace.

○A witness claimed that the defendant threatened or talked about committing the crime before it occurred.

5. STATISTICAL EVIDENCE

Statistical evidence will refer to numerical data used to prove or disprove guilt in a jury trial. A judge will typically only allow certain statistics in court. A statistic will usually determine that legal teams will introduce a statistic resulting from a scientific research project that could deny a less reliable method such as a poll. A statistic will usually establish possibilities or correlations, so each member of a jury may consider a particular statistic's connection to a crime differently.

6. REAL EVIDENCE

Real evidence, also known as physical evidence, is a material object with a connection to the defendant's potential role in a crime. There are two types of physical evidence. Individual physical evidence that will involve pieces that are unique to a person, such as DNA or fingerprints. Class physical evidence relates to a certain segment of the population, which may help professionals narrow down a list of suspects. An example of class physical evidence include blood type, tire tread and weapon manufacturers.

7. PRIMA FACIE EVIDENCE

Prima facie evidence, sometimes called presumptive evidence, uses other types of evidence gathered from a crime scene to make a plausible assumption. A rebuttal from an opposing legal team can later determine prima facie evidence to be inaccurate. For example, if a prosecutor concludes a person is deceased because of the defendant's alleged crimes, the defense team may counter this prima facie evidence by introducing doubt about the connection between the victim and the crime.

8. DEMONSTRATIVE EVIDENCE

Demonstrative evidence is information that legal teams present to a jury through visual aids, such as charts or diagrams. It will typically include the presentation of physical evidence, such as clothing from a crime scene that may connect the defendant to a crime. This type of evidence can help a jury better understand a lawyer's argument about the alleged behaviors of the defendant.

9. DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE

Documentary evidence includes any type of written, verbal or visual recordings. In most cases, it refers to paper documents, such as handwritten notes or letters. Photographs, audio recordings and video also make up documentary evidence, which legal teams use to prove the validity of facts in a case.

10. IMPRESSION EVIDENCE

Impression evidence refers to imprints left in the material found at a crime scene that may link a defendant to a crime. Forensics experts handle impression evidence carefully because it may deteriorate or wash away easily. They often create molds of the evidence to preserve them for use during an investigation. Attorneys may present impression evidence to a jury if it's relevant and can affect the outcome of a case. An example of impression evidence could include:

○A footprint in the dirt around a victim's home

○A hole or crack in walls caused by the blunt force of an object

○A tire track in the sand near a crime scene

11. TESTIMONIAL EVIDENCE

Testimonial evidence is information provided by a witness who responds to questions from one or both legal teams under oath. Attorneys from the prosecution and the defense present witnesses, and they often answer questions from attorneys on both sides. Direct examination occurs when witnesses respond to questions from the attorney who presented them. Cross-examination occurs when they respond to questions from the opposing legal team.

12. CHARACTER EVIDENCE

Character evidence is information that attempts to portray the defendant in a positive or negative way. A common type of character evidence is testimony from a witness who knows the defendant and can attest to their typical behavior. Lawyers usually use character evidence to prove a defendant's motive in a case.

13. HABIT EVIDENCE

Legal teams use habit evidence to highlight a defendant's consistent actions during specific circumstances. For example, a lawyer may argue that their client accused of committing a crime at a college library at 3 p.m. on a Tuesday met with a study group at 3 p.m. every Tuesday in a different location on campus. Therefore, the defendant was not at the scene of the crime when it occurred. Unlike presumptive evidence, which considers a defendant's unfavorable behavior in the past, habit evidence is admissible in court.

14. HEARSAY EVIDENCE

Hearsay evidence is information provided outside of a court setting to someone involved in the trial. In most cases, judges don't allow hearsay evidence because the attorney for an opposing law team doesn't have an opportunity to cross-examine the person who provided the information. Some jurisdictions allow it under certain circumstances. Examples of hearsay that a judge may permit include witness admissions that don't benefit the witness by sharing them or statements people make shortly before their expected passing.

15. FORENSIC EVIDENCE

Forensic evidence, or scientific evidence, is an essential form of evidence in a jury trial. It often introduces indisputable facts that investigators and forensic professionals prove using scientific methods. Forensic evidence primarily refers to genetic information, such as DNA and fingerprints. It also may include evidence proven by physics and other forms of science, such as ballistics. Its reliability makes it an important factor in whether juries decide to convict or exonerate a defendant in criminal cases.

16. TRACE EVIDENCE

Trace evidence includes tiny pieces of physical matter that transfer onto a surface when someone commits a crime. Trace evidence can help investigators examine a crime scene thoroughly and develop connections to suspects. It's typically admissible in court, so legal teams often present it to juries to help them understand certain events that occurred in the case. Examples of this may include:

○Gunshot residue

○Hair

○Fibers

○Dirt

○Paint

○Pollen

17. EXPERT WITNESS EVIDENCE

Expert witness evidence is similar to eyewitness testimony because it involves an individual's verbal statements provided under oath. Instead of asking questions to someone who witnessed a crime, lawyers recruit experts in their field to answer questions related to a particular case. For example, a doctor may serve as an expert witness in a murder case because they can confirm facts or disprove theories about how a victim's injuries occurred.

18. EXCULPATORY EVIDENCE

Exculpatory evidence is any evidence that might exonerate the defendant. Defense teams often present exculpatory evidence to juries to introduce reasonable doubt or to justify or excuse a defendant's actions. The Brady Rule, first introduced in 1963, establishes that prosecutors have a responsibility by law to disclose any exculpatory evidence they find to the jury.

19. DIGITAL EVIDENCE

Digital evidence is evidence stored in binary form on computers, mobile phones and other types of electronic devices. This type of evidence has become increasingly more common as technology advances, and attorneys often use it in court. Common forms of digital evidence include text messages, emails and GPS data.

20. CORROBORATING EVIDENCE

Lawyers use corroborating evidence to confirm or authenticate other types of evidence presented in court. In most cases, it adds credibility to witness testimony. Types of corroborating evidence include medical records, court documents, signed affidavits and written statements sworn under oath.

21. INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE

Insufficient evidence is a lack of evidence, which can cause the dismissal of a case. When law enforcement professionals arrest a suspect and charge them, the prosecution team will then carry the burden of proof. This means they have a duty to explain to the judge why they believe they have a case against the defendant. If the judge doesn't find the information sufficient to warrant an arrest, they may release the defendant and drop the case.