Object (Real) Evidence in Court

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What must be done to object evidence before it can be admissible in court?

Relevance and competency must be established (correct)

It must be visually inspected by the judge

It must be handed over to the defendant

It must be offered in evidence by the defense attorney

In the context of object evidence, what does it mean to authenticate evidence?

To ensure it is admissible

To have a witness confirm its identity and connection to the case (correct)

To mark it for identification by the court

To validate its relevance

How did the court handle the case involving compulsory DNA testing and its admissibility?

The court did not address this issue

They dismissed the case without ruling

They upheld the constitutionality of compulsory DNA testing (correct)

They ruled DNA testing as inadmissible

Why did Yatar argue that the compulsory DNA testing violated his rights?

It infringed on his right against self-incrimination (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the essence of the right against self-incrimination as discussed in the text?

Against testimonial compulsion specifically (D) Signup and view all the answers

In what situation can a defendant invoke the right against self-incrimination concerning object evidence?

Rights against self-incrimination do not apply to object evidence (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of evidence includes recordings, photographs, and sound under the new Rules?

Documentary Evidence (C) Signup and view all the answers

What must the apprehending officer/team do to preserve the integrity and evidentiary value of the seized items?

Properly preserve the integrity of the seized items (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the key requirement for the turnover of an illegal drug to the forensic chemist for laboratory examination?

Completion of a chain of custody form (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the consequence if there is a failure to comply with the turnover and submission of marked illegal drugs to the court?

Acquittal (D) Signup and view all the answers

What type of evidence aids in comprehending verbal testimony by representing the actual physical object?

Demonstrative Evidence (A) Signup and view all the answers

In the context of evidence, what does 'documentary evidence' consist of?

Writings, recordings, photographs, or any material with letters and words (A) Signup and view all the answers

In labor cases, according to the SC ruling mentioned, why can the NLRC consider evidence even for the first time on appeal?

Because technical rules of evidence are not binding in labor cases. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What did the SC ruling say about admitting photocopies as evidence in labor cases?

Even photocopies can be admitted as evidence in labor cases. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Why is a Labor Arbiter not precluded from accepting and evaluating evidence other than what is stated in the CBA?

Because a Labor Arbiter can accept and evaluate evidence contrary to what is stated in the CBA. (A) Signup and view all the answers

When is evidence not required in a civil case according to the text?

When the pleadings fail to tender an issue. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between factum probandum and factum probans?

Factum probandum is the fact in issue while factum probans is the evidentiary fact. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean that 'Proof is the product of evidence' according to the text?

'Proof' is what results from presenting 'evidence.' (B) Signup and view all the answers