Physical evidence plays an important role in criminal prosecution because

a. it is able to place the suspect at the crime scene.
b. its credibility cannot be questioned.
c. it requires no testimony to link a suspect to an offense.
d. it cannot be contaminated.


Answer: a. it is able to place the suspect at the crime scene.

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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