evidence admissibility in court. Evidence must be tied to the case through DNA, fingerprints, or testimony. Irrelevant evidence, such as an unrelated item found near the crime scene, is inadmissible. Furthermore, evidence obtained unlawfully, such as without a warrant, cannot be used in court....
According toRule 403of the Federal Rules of Evidence, the court may exclude evidence, even if relevant, if its probative value is outweighed by the potential for unfair prejudice or other harms to the jury process. Accordingly, the judge must weigh these considerations when ruling on a relevanc...
(Huff, 107). Bad science is another issue that may cause wrongful imprisonment. Analysts have been inaccurate because of carelessness testifying in court presenting evidence that was not based on science and participated in misconduct. The DNA Identification Act of 1991 led the creation of the FBI...