What is the purpose of Evidence Strategy?

• A. To collect all evidence regardless of relevance
• B. The art of devising or employing evidence towards the goal of successful prosecution
• C. To delay the trial
• D. To minimize defense exposure

Answer: (B)

Evidence Strategy is the deliberate plan for how evidence will be identified, evaluated for relevance and admissibility, collected and preserved, and then used to prove the charges. It involves organizing the evidentiary flow, coordinating with investigators and experts, anticipating defenses, and ensuring compliance with the rules of evidence and chain of custody. The goal is to present a coherent, persuasive case that supports a successful prosecution, not to collect every bit of information regardless of relevance, delay the trial, or focus solely on limiting the defense’s exposure. This reflects the idea of using evidence purposefully to advance the prosecutorial objective.