Question

select the correct answer.
stanley, a police officer, is investigating a crime scene. during the search, he comes across a murder weapon with fingerprints on it. which type of evidence has stanley discovered?
a. direct evidence
b. testimonial evidence
c. real evidence
d. circumstantial evidence

Explanation:

Real evidence consists of physical objects directly related to the crime that can be examined. A murder weapon with fingerprints is a tangible, physical item tied to the crime, fitting this category. Direct evidence proves a fact without inference, which this does not do on its own. Testimonial evidence is oral/written statements, not physical items. Circumstantial evidence requires inference to connect to the crime, while the weapon itself is a direct physical piece of evidence from the crime.

Answer:

C. real evidence