You are watching a crime show, and the detectives seize a take-away coffee cup that was spilled during a home break-in. What will happen to the coffee cup next? Outline the chain of custody procedure as well as the implications if the chain of custody procedures are not followed.
A. The coffee cup will be immediately used as evidence in court, ensuring a swift trial.
B. The coffee cup will undergo a chain of custody procedure, involving documentation of each person who handles it, to maintain its integrity as evidence.
C. The coffee cup will be discarded, as it is not considered relevant to the investigation.
D. The coffee cup will be sent for forensic analysis without following any specific procedures.