Criminal Evidence
The outcome of many criminal law cases will depend upon the strength and admissibility of evidence -- including physical proof, scientific evidence, and witness testimony. Criminal evidence law can be complex, but this section will help make sense of the different rules and concepts surrounding evidence. Below you will find information on the concept of admissibility, witness testimony, the use of scientific evidence in court, and more.
Criminal Evidence Articles
- "Hearsay" Evidence
- Character as Evidence
- Criminal Procedure FAQ
- DNA as an Exoneration Tool
- DNA: Greater Accuracy
- Documentary Evidence
- Evidence: The Concept of "Admissibility"
- Fingerprints: The First ID
- How DNA Evidence Works
- Law of Criminal Evidence: Background
- Leading Questions
- Polygraphs ("Lie Detectors")
- Post-Conviction DNA Analysis
- Scientific and Forensic Evidence
- The "Lay Opinion" Rule
- The National DNA Database System