§ 26.01 Introduction

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§ 26.01 Introduction

Real evidence (e.g., murder weapon) must be identified as a prerequisite to admissibility. The term "real evidence" is used to describe tangible evidence historically connected with a case, as distinguished from merely illustrative evidence, such as a model.¹The latter is often called demonstrative evidence, although there is no agreed-upon terminology in this area. In addition to models, demonstrative evidence includes diagrams, maps, blueprints, sketches, in-court exhibitions and demonstrations, and jury views.

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^[1] See Andrews v. State, 811 A.2d 282, 293 (Md. 2002) ("Demonstrative evidence is...