When charged with a crime, you are not allowed to present every type of evidence in court. This slide explains different types of evidence that are permissible in a criminal court in New York. To know more, call 212-564-2440 or send a mail to paul@petruslaw.com Visit http://www.petruslaw.com/ for more information.

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Types of Evidence Permissible
in a Criminal Court

2. When charged with a crime, you may face a trial.
Evidence or information introduced by your lawyer can
help you win the case. Not all evidence is allowed into
a court of law.

3. Permissible Evidence

4. Real Evidence
• Includes tangible items, such as hair and fingerprints
related to the case.
• May also include items used in the crime, such as drugs or
a weapon.

5. Testimonial Evidence
• Spoken evidence from the victim or witnesses.
• The prosecution or the defense introduces the witnesses
to prove or disprove various facts in the case.

6. Demonstrative Evidence
• Demonstrative evidence enhances testimonial evidence.
• Evidence, such as medical records or x-rays, may be
considered either documentary or demonstrative –
depending on the circumstances of the case.

7. Documentary Evidence
• The prepared documents introduced by the defense
lawyer to prove or disprove an element of the crime.
• Video may also be included in this type of evidence.

8. Digital Evidence
• Electronic evidence, such as E-mail or text messages.

9. New York Criminal Defense Attorney
• If you have been charged with a crime, then you need a
criminal defense lawyer to collect evidence and represent
you in court.
• Attorney Paul D. Petrus Jr., a criminal defense attorney in
New York, can help you with his experience in a variety of
criminal areas.

10. Contact Us:
Paul D. Petrus, Jr.
New York Criminal Defense Attorney
The Empire State Building, 350 Fifth Avenue,
Suite 3601,New York, NY 10118
Ph. No.212-564-2440
Email: paul@petruslaw.com
www.petruslaw.com