A prosecutor presents a physical item allegedly used in a crime, such as a knife, and offers it into evidence. What is the proper legal term for this type of evidence?
The correct answer is real evidence. Real evidence refers to tangible items that are physically present in court and can be directly examined by the judge or jury. It must be authenticated to establish that it is what the party offering it claims it to be. Demonstrative evidence, on the other hand, is used to illustrate or explain facts (e.g., diagrams or models), while testimonial evidence involves statements from witnesses. Experimental evidence involves results or findings derived from controlled testing or recreation of events.
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