Criminalistics II

Class characteristics are the properties of evidence that can be associated only with a group and not with a single source. Individual characteristics are the properties of evidence that can be associated with a single source. In this assignment, you will discuss the challenges associated with collecting evidence with class and individual characteristics.

Assignment Guidelines

• In 5–7 paragraphs, address the following:
  • In review, what applications does the Fourth Amendment hold for crime scene searches relative to the concept of unreasonable searches and seizures? Explain.
  • Why is it necessary to collect and examine more than one questioned, unknown, known, or exemplar item of evidence? Explain.
  • What do you think is the most significant challenge associated with collecting and using evidence with class characteristics in court? Explain.
  • What do you think is the most significant challenge associated with collecting and using evidence with individual characteristics in court? Explain.