Assignment 5.3: Role of Investigator
Introduction
Investigators have an immense role in the criminal justice system. They have to ensure they follow due process, as well as, keeping the integrity of the evidence to prove continuity when entered into court. In the QB trial video, R v. Perry and Manitoba (2016), the investigating officer, Constable York, seized four exhibits: a wallet, a Timex watch, a kitchen knife, and a gun replica, which entered into court as physical evidence. Constable York also testified as a key witness, who then had to undergo a cross-examination by the defence counsel. Going into the field of law enforcement, it is important for officers to prepare and follow correct procedures in order to increase their credibility as an officer, and to aid in a guilty verdict.
Evidence to the Court Evidence is a crucial element during trial to increase the credibility, reliability, and validity of an individual’s testimony. In the QB trial video, R v. Perry and Manitoba (2016) a wallet, a Timex watch, a kitchen knife, and a gun replica entered in as physical evidence and can act as direct, or indirect evidence connected to a crime. Usually, this type of evidence is entered through a witness, which in this case was Monty Hall who was the victim. During Monty Hall’s testimony, the Crown entered the exhibits one at a time …show more content…
However, when they prepare for their testimony, it can increase those characteristics. In the QB trial video, R v. Perry and Manitoba (2016), the investigating officer had many strong points, as well as, some faulty ones. The testimony provided by Constable York was well done, consequently leading to one of the accused’s, Matlock Manitoba, to be found guilty. Moreover, the officer is a key witness when testifying, and can aid directly, or indirectly to a guilty
Introduction
Investigators have an immense role in the criminal justice system. They have to ensure they follow due process, as well as, keeping the integrity of the evidence to prove continuity when entered into court. In the QB trial video, R v. Perry and Manitoba (2016), the investigating officer, Constable York, seized four exhibits: a wallet, a Timex watch, a kitchen knife, and a gun replica, which entered into court as physical evidence. Constable York also testified as a key witness, who then had to undergo a cross-examination by the defence counsel. Going into the field of law enforcement, it is important for officers to prepare and follow correct procedures in order to increase their credibility as an officer, and to aid in a guilty verdict.
Evidence to the Court Evidence is a crucial element during trial to increase the credibility, reliability, and validity of an individual’s testimony. In the QB trial video, R v. Perry and Manitoba (2016) a wallet, a Timex watch, a kitchen knife, and a gun replica entered in as physical evidence and can act as direct, or indirect evidence connected to a crime. Usually, this type of evidence is entered through a witness, which in this case was Monty Hall who was the victim. During Monty Hall’s testimony, the Crown entered the exhibits one at a time …show more content…
However, when they prepare for their testimony, it can increase those characteristics. In the QB trial video, R v. Perry and Manitoba (2016), the investigating officer had many strong points, as well as, some faulty ones. The testimony provided by Constable York was well done, consequently leading to one of the accused’s, Matlock Manitoba, to be found guilty. Moreover, the officer is a key witness when testifying, and can aid directly, or indirectly to a guilty