Practice question
A witness brings a knife purchased after an assault and says it resembles the weapon, but claims it is the very knife taken from the accused. She has no knowledge connecting this knife to the incident. The opponent challenges that identity. Which is best?
- Resemblance alone does not authenticate it as the actual seized weapon
- Every similar knife is the same object for evidence purposes
- The purchase receipt proves the knife was used earlier
- Counsel’s assertion supplies the missing personal knowledge
- Every physical exhibit automatically proves the charged offense
Legal references
- People v. Olarte, G.R. 233209, March 11, 2019: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2019/mar2019/gr_233209_2019.html
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