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The MAIN PURPOSE for maintaining the chain of custody on an item of evidence is to
Suggested Answer: A
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28 comments · newest first
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Dannette
7 months ago
C is interesting, but it’s more about access than integrity. A is definitely the main point.
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Gerri
8 months ago
B sounds good too, but it’s not as strong as A.
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Martin
8 months ago
Agreed! Without A, how can we trust the evidence?
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Teri
8 months ago
I think A is the best choice. It’s crucial to show evidence hasn’t been tampered with.
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Veronika
8 months ago
D) is definitely not true, authentication is crucial!
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Mica
9 months ago
B) sounds good, but it’s not the main reason.
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Franklyn
9 months ago
Wait, can evidence really be altered without anyone noticing?
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Corazon
9 months ago
A) is the only logical choice here. Unless you want the judge to toss your case out the window!
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Thora
9 months ago
I'm just glad I don't have to worry about this stuff. I'll stick to my day job, thanks.
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Skye
9 months ago
A) is definitely the way to go. Can't have the defense claiming the evidence was tampered with!
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Nan
9 months ago
I’m torn between A and D. I know A talks about not altering evidence, but D sounds like it could be a reason too. What do you all think?
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Francis
10 months ago
I feel like I’ve seen a question like this before, and it was definitely about proving the integrity of the evidence. A seems to fit that best.
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Bette
10 months ago
I'm not entirely sure, but I remember something about how chain of custody helps prove authenticity. Maybe that's why A is the right choice?
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Arlyne
10 months ago
I thought the answer was D) until I read the question more carefully. Gotta pay attention, folks!
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Avery
10 months ago
Totally agree, it’s all about proving evidence integrity!
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Lenna
10 months ago
A) is the main purpose for chain of custody.
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Margarita
11 months ago
A) is the correct answer. Maintaining the chain of custody ensures the integrity of the evidence.
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Haley
11 months ago
I think the main purpose is to establish that the evidence hasn't been altered, so I would go with A. That seems to be what we focused on in class.
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Jeffrey
11 months ago
I think the key here is that the chain of custody is about establishing the evidence hasn't been changed or messed with. So A seems like the best answer to me.
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Lucy
11 months ago
I'm pretty confident the answer is A. The whole point of the chain of custody is to demonstrate the integrity of the evidence, right? That's the main purpose, to make sure it hasn't been tampered with.
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Cornell
12 months ago
Okay, for this type of question, I'd focus on the wording of the options. Maintaining the chain of custody is all about being able to show the evidence hasn't been altered, so I'd go with option A.
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Vincenza
12 months ago
Hmm, I'm a bit confused on this one. Is it about making sure only authorized people handle the evidence? Or is it more about being able to prove the chain of custody in court?
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Rosita
1 year ago
I think the main purpose is to establish that the evidence hasn't been tampered with or changed since it was collected. That's the key thing.
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Charlesetta
7 months ago
Without it, how can we trust the evidence?
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Richelle
7 months ago
Chain of custody is everything in court.
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Leonard
7 months ago
Definitely! Tampering can ruin a case.
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Francoise
7 months ago
I agree, establishing integrity is crucial.
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Weldon
11 months ago
Exactly! It’s all about proving authenticity.