Which of the following patterns would you expect from a stabbing?

When analyzing the patterns associated with different types of mechanical force applied to create blood spatter, a stabbing incident typically produces a medium-velocity spatters pattern. This is due to the nature of the force applied during a stabbing, which often results in higher energy transfer than that observed in low-velocity patterns, but not as high as what would produce fine mist spatter.

In a stabbing situation, the sharp object creates localized force, often resulting in blood being expelled at a medium velocity, which leads to spatter of various sizes. This medium-velocity spatter is usually characterized by droplets ranging from 1 to 4 millimeters in diameter, which aligns with the action of the blade and the blood's subsequent projection from a wound.

The other patterns mentioned typically relate to different types of actions or mechanisms. Fine-mist spatter is generally produced by high-energy events like gunshots or explosions. Low-velocity patterns are associated with larger droplets formed by a gentle application of force, such as dripping blood. Transfer patterns result from a surface coming into contact with blood and then transferring that blood onto another surface, which does not accurately reflect the mechanics involved in a stabbing.