JOURNAL ARTICLE

THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CHAIN OF CUSTODY.

  • Published In: Servamus Community-based Safety & Security Magazine, 2024, v. 117, n. 7. P. 44 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Geldenhuys, Kotie 3 of 3

Abstract

To prove a person's guilt, a prosecutor needs to demonstrate that the evidence introduced in court is directly linked to the evidence collected at the scene of a purported crime. The prosecution must explain that the handling of the evidence was conducted appropriately, without any contamination or tampering. Failure by law enforcement to handle the evidence correctly opens the door for challenges, asserting potential tampering, unreliable test results or the possibility that evidence was intentionally placed at the crime scene. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

  • Source:Servamus Community-based Safety & Security Magazine. 2024/07, Vol. 117, Issue 7, p44
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Science
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:1015-2385
  • Accession Number:179266073
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