Criminal

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Various identification methods are used in the criminal justice system. There are also two different types of evidence used: physical evidence and circumstantial evidence. This discussion examines the reliability of the various methods used and examines the two different types of evidence.

Please discuss each of the following:

• Discuss the various identification methods used in the criminal justice system. Discuss some of the flaws with eyewitness identifications.
• What is the difference between physical evidence and circumstantial evidence? Which do you believe is more reliable to a jury? 
• What are some of the benefits and drawbacks of relying on DNA evidence in a criminal case?