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• TOOL MARK


  This potential piece of evidence is any mark that is created when an instrument has contact with another surface. The mark left by the tool may indicate the type of tool, the size of tool and even the skill of the perpetrator.
• TESTIMONIAL EVIDENCE 


  This is the product of interview and interrogation from which witness’ smell, hear, taste and touch are being described through oral and written testimony.
• MATERIAL EVIDENCE


  This evidence tends to prove the fact in issue and is determined by the rules of substantive law or rule of court.
• OBJECT EVIDENCE


  This evidence is either verbal or oral. It is an evidence which consists of the narration or deposition by one who observed or has personal knowledge of that to which he/she is testifying
• HAIR


  This may be found anywhere in the crime scene. It often found on the clothing of the victim and suspect who has come into physical contact with each other.
• PHYSICAL EVIDENCE


  These are physical objects used as evidence which are obtained through searches at the scene of the crime.
• PRIMA FACIE


  This evidence suffices for the proof of a particular fact until contradicted by other evidence.
• EVIDENCE


  It is the means, sanctioned by these rules, of ascertaining in a judicial proceeding the truth respecting a matter of fact.
• GLASS


  This can be important evidence in robberies and hit and run cases.
• BLOOD


  This becomes important evidence in homicide, assaults, robberies or other cases where it may be spilled. It may be categorized into major groups of A, B, AB, and O depending on the condition of the stain on receipt.