List three reasons why it is impractical for an officer to have exclusive control of an object of physical evidence from the time of its discovery at the crime scene to its admission in court.

What will be an ideal response?


(1) It is virtually impossible for an officer to maintain control of many objects. There simply are not enough storage facilities available.
(2) The object may require examination by an expert.
(3) The defendant has the privilege of reviewing the physical evidence that may be introduced during trial.

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A. The omission caused the alimony award to continue indefinitely. B. Statutory language was used to enable the husband to terminate alimony upon the remarriage of his ex-spouse. C. The court automatically had continuing jurisdiction, which enabled the wife to seek additional alimony. D. Remarriage was found not to be an event that would trigger termination of alimony.

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A. Afghanistan B. India C. Colombia D. Pakistan

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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New York State's Sex Offender Registration Act is commonly known as ________________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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