Hector was found shot dead in his backyard. He was about a foot away from his back porch, lying next to his personal handgun. A bloody footprint was also found on the porch. Analysis of a bullet found nearby suggests that, based on the striation marks, the bullet that killed Hector came from a gun discarded in a nearby trash can. He apparently had a date that night with a woman named Isabel. Based on various evidence, the forensics team also created a digital rendering of the crime. In this story, which is an example of demonstrative evidence?
A.
the fingerprint that showed that Isabel handled the gun
B.
the digital rendering of the crime scene that shows where the gun was fired from
C.
the report about bullet striations that prove the shot came from the discarded weapon
D.
the DNA evidence gathered from the blood splatters
B. the digital rendering of the crime scene that shows where the gun was fired from is an example of demonstrative evidence.
How long do casts of impressions need to sit before they can be analyzed?
A.
5 minutes
B.
1 hour
C.
5 hours
D.
24 hours
D. 24 hours. Casts of impressions need to sit for 24 hours before they can be analyzed to ensure that they are fully hardened and set before any analysis is conducted.
In this scenario, the example of demonstrative evidence is B. The digital rendering of the crime scene that shows where the gun was fired from.
Demonstrative evidence refers to any type of evidence that can be seen, heard, or otherwise observed by the jury or judge. It is used to help clarify or demonstrate facts and events related to the case. In this case, the digital rendering of the crime scene is a visual representation that helps to demonstrate the position from which the gun was fired. It allows the jury or judge to visually understand the shooter's location and provides insights into the trajectory of the bullet that killed Hector.