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Practice question: Categories of Object Evidence

Multiple Choice Easy

Practice question

Can an accidental dent or unusual paint mark provide a naturally existing identifying feature?
  1. Yes; Olarte identifies such physical peculiarities
  2. No; only a police label may identify anything
  3. Only a notarized serial number works
  4. Only the object’s weight matters
  5. Only a new object can be identified

Legal references

  • People v Olarte, GR233209, March11,2019, MAIN opinion, categories and authentication of object evidence: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2019/mar2019/gr_233209_2019.html

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