Put yourself in the role of a prosecutor and explain the importance of the final report to the prosecution of a case. Further, analyze the possible impact of poorly completed final reports on the prosecution of a case.

The Use of Evidence in the Stages of the Criminal Justice Process, specify the manner in which each stage of the criminal justice process helps to build a successfully litigated action. Provide a rationale to support the response.

Identify the three areas that Detective Richard Gautsch, a seasoned investigator, recommends an investigator focus on when giving courtroom testimony and discuss the importance of each area. Next, define a criminal investigator’s role in preparing a case for court. Analyze the manner in which the investigator cooperates with the prosecutor to enhance the courtroom presentation.

Differentiate not guilty and acquitted. Give your opinion as to whether or not a not guilty verdict means that the investigator failed. Support the position.

Predict one to two changes that will take place in criminal investigation in the next twenty years. Provide a rationale to support the response.

Use at least three quality academic resources in this assignment. Note: Wikipedia and similar types of websites do not qualify as academic resources.