What the dictionary doesn't explain:
Evidence is Fleeting.
It is Open to Manipulation and Destruction.
The first thing the police do when an incident occurs is to freeze the scene and document whatever is
found.
Statements are taken from witnesses.
The scene is photographed, videotaped and/or diagramed.
Physical evidence is collected for analysis.
Why?
Witnesses move
Memories fade
Witnesses can be influenced
Cheaters and frauds cover their tracks
Alibis are manufactured
Evidence is altered, concealed or destroyed
A locations characteristics can change over time
The only thing the court has to go on to prove your story is what you present.
Best practice is to document evidence as soon as possible.
ABLE SHAMUS INVESTIGATIONS IS IN THE EVIDENCE COLLECTION BUSINESS
LET US GATHER THE EVIDENCE THAT PROVES YOUR CASE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
BEFORE IT IS PERMANENTLY LOST OR ALTERED TO MISREPRESENT THE TRUTH
videntia, from Latin