Forensic identification may result in "inconclusive" findings in the following situations, EXCEPT when:

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In all other situations listed, the evidence may still provide some information, although not definitive. A partial or smudged fingerprint may still contain enough details for a possible match, and an incomplete tire thread may still provide some characteristics that can be compared. A clear tire tread, however, should provide sufficient information for a conclusive comparison, so an inconclusive finding would be unlikely.

Forensic Identification May Result in "Inconclusive" Findings in the Following