Hesitation cuts can be seen in which of the following injuries?
Question and options
Hesitation cuts can be seen in which of the following injuries?
- Suicide
- Homicide
- Gunshot
- Accident
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A - Suicide
Hesitation (tentative) cuts are superficial, parallel cuts made before the fatal cut and are characteristic of suicidal incised wounds. In homicide the wounds tend to be deep and multiple, often with defence wounds on the hands and forearms instead.
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