Practice question
A paper sheet is offered solely for its tear pattern and bloodstain, not for the truth of its printed words. Counsel insists that because it is paper, its physical features cannot be object evidence. Which is correct?
- Its physical features may be addressed to the court’s senses for that stated purpose
- All paper can only prove textual contents
- The print automatically makes every physical feature irrelevant
- Only metal can be object evidence
- No authentication of the actual sheet is necessary
Legal references
- A.M.19-08-15-SC, current Rules128,130 Sections1,21–22 and133 Sections1–5: https://lawphil.net/courts/rules/pdf/am_19-08-15-sc_2019.pdf
- People v. Olarte, G.R.233209, March11,2019, MAIN, object classification and authentication: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2019/mar2019/gr_233209_2019.html
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