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Does the suspect's admission to guilt provide conclusive evidence in the case"?
No, the suspect's admission to guilt does not necessarily provide conclusive evidence in the case.
Can DNA on a cigarette at the crime scene of a robbery be enough to convict someone?
Not necessarily. It would depend on how much other evidence there is. By itself, DNA on a cigarette only proves that the suspect was physically present at the scene of the crime. It proves he was there at some unknown time, but it does not prove that he was there during the commission of the crime or that he committed the crime. It is a compelling piece of evidence, but it would need to be accompanied by other evidence, in order to ensure a conviction. For example, if eyewitnesses saw the suspect's car fleeing the scene, and if bullets matching those used in the crime were found at the suspect's home, THAT, combined with the DNA on the cigarette, would probably be enough to convict.
How many fingerprints have to be found at the crime scence to convict?
There is no requirement.A defendant can be found guilty with no finger print evidence, or a defendant could be found not guilty even with substantial fingerprint evidence.Added: One print, or even a partial print, is sufficient evidence if it contains enough 'points' for conclusive identification.
Whos accountable when a criminal case lacks evidence?
It depends on WHO says it lacks evidence.The defense attorney is ALWAYS going to claim that the prosecution lacks sufficient evidence to convict their client.If the judge dismisses the case due to lack of evidence then the prosecutor didn't build a proper foundation for their case. In the end it comes down to the prosecutor who decides if they have enough evidence to proceed with prosecution or not.If a prosecutor decides that law enforcement failed to present them with enough to work with they will Nolle Prossea case before it ever even gets to court.
Why was Montague druitt a suspect?
Montague Druitt was a suspect in the Jack the Ripper case because he fit the profile of a potential suspect: he was a doctor, mentally unstable, and had committed suicide shortly after the murders stopped. However, there is not enough concrete evidence linking him to the crimes, and his suicide may have been unrelated.
When is a preliminary hearing necessary in a murder case?
A preliminary hearing is necessary in a case where someone is killed, to find out if there is enough evidence to make a case and go forward with a trial. If there isn't enough evidence, then the case will not be tried.
How many witnesses are needed to convict someone in a court of law?
In a court of law, the number of witnesses needed to convict someone varies depending on the case and the evidence presented. Generally, there is no specific number of witnesses required for a conviction. The decision to convict someone is based on the strength of the evidence and whether it proves the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt.
In a felony case the purpose a grand jury is to blank?
to determine if there is sufficient evidence to formally charge the defendant / suspect.
Who killed patricia anne gonyea in worcester Massachusetts in 1984?
Barry did ... just not enough evidence to convict, but he is now deceased
How did bob crane die?
Bob Crane did not die but was killed in 1978. He was born in 1938.
From an administrative point of view an investigation is successful if it is cleared by arrest or?
From an administrative point of view, an investigation is considered successful if it leads to concrete evidence or information that helps resolve the case. This can involve clearing a suspect through arrest or gathering enough evidence to close the case with certainty. Ultimately, the goal is to achieve justice and maintain public safety.
Can a judge dismiss a civil case?
Yes, a judge can dismiss a civil case if there is not enough evidence or if the case does not have legal merit.
