Sentence examples for probative evidence from inspiring English sources

In a legal context, a confession has for centuries been considered the "queen of proofs," the most probative evidence one can have.

False negative test results, as reported recently from the laboratory of the New York City chief medical examiner, indicate that tests are analyzed that could, but don't, yield probative evidence.

But they do not address a central concern with application of the criminal law to terrorists, that sometimes criminals must be freed because probative evidence against them cannot be introduced because it was not legally obtained or because government does not want to compromise a sensitive source or method.

Our preliminary work shows that simple two-person mixtures can be readily analysed with LRmix, but the performance of three- or more person mixtures is less predictable and may fail to provide probative evidence.

This contribution outlines the main features of palynology, and gives examples of case studies where fungal spores, pollen, and plant spores, have enhanced the interpretation of ancient landscapes and land-use, and provided pivotal intelligence, and probative evidence, in criminal investigations.

Some experts say the tactic is unduly suggestive, ineffectively tests a witness's memory, and provides more theatrical flourish than probative evidence.

DNA quantification determines optimal sample input amounts for subsequent STR (short tandem repeat) genotyping procedures, as well as being a useful screening tool to identify samples most likely to provide probative genotypic evidence.

His critics point out that hearsay has or can have probative value and evidence of hearsay is excluded despite or regardless of its relevance.

How much probative value the evidence of infidelity has depends on the strength of the explanatory connections between it and the competing hypotheses, and this is not something that can be quantified.

Nunn added that Milligan's conclusions were not supported "by reliable, probative, and substantial evidence".

"Every law student learns that there is a delicate balancing test to see if the prejudicial impact outweighs the probative value before such evidence is admitted," but "they quickly learn that in practice the balance always comes out in favor of admitting gruesome crime-scene photos, autopsy pictures, 911 calls, everything".