What should an affidavit indicate about observations to show timeliness?

• A. The weather during the observations
• B. The dates and times of observations
• C. The suspect's employment
• D. The identity of the informant

Answer: (D)

To show timeliness, an affidavit must tie each observation to a specific moment in time. The most direct and reliable way to do this is by recording the exact dates and times of when the observations occurred (and, if possible, the time zone and location). This creates a clear, verifiable timeline that demonstrates the observations were made within the required period and not long after the events they describe. The weather at the time, while potentially relevant as context, does not prove when the observations happened. The suspect’s employment is not about when something was observed, and the identity of the informant concerns who provided information and its credibility, not the timing of the observations.