Author Question: What is documentary evidence and what are some of the different types of documentary evidence? ... (Read 78 times)

mckennatimberlake · **on:** Aug 23, 2018

What is documentary evidence and what are some of the different types of documentary evidence?

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Question 2

____________ evidence may be admissible if the state can demonstrate that the causal connection between the illegal action and the seizure of the evidence is sufficiently attenuated.

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bdobbins · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Documentary evidence encompass a range of communications and can include: video or audio recordings, digital media, printed e-mails, transcripts, and personal writings. Evidence can be incriminating statements, proof of fraudulence, or dated and time-stamped receipts. This type of evidence still needs to follow the chain of custody and be authenticated. Some forms of documentary evidence may also be considered real evidence. The parol evidence rule hinges upon the assumption that a written agreement or contract is the final expression of that agreement and may not be modified, contradicted, or otherwise considered by outside statements whether oral or written. The best evidence rule provides that secondary evidence, such as copies or facsimiles, are not admissible when the original is available.

Answer to Question 2

Attenuation