CDI MODULE 2 Flashcards
Stage wherein investigators begin to focus on the guilt of the suspect
CUSTODIAL INVESTIGATION
An investigation conducted by the investigator on the suspect which is under police custody
CUSTODIAL INTERROGATION
An express acknowledge by the accused in a criminal prosecution of the truth of his/her guilt as to the offense changed
CONFESSION
It embraces any statement of fact made by a party which is against his/her interest
ADMISSION
-Literally means BODY OF CRIME
-does not only refer to the presence of a dead body
CORPUS DELICTI
4 types of Confession
JUDICIAL
NON JUDICIAL
INVOLUNTARY
VOLUNTARY
Confession to be valid:
It must not only be voluntary, but it must also be in ____
WRITING
Requirements for confession or admission to prove the guilt of the accused
It must be supported by ____
ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE
(Corroborative/Cumulative)
The ___ must be ___ provided by the accused
CONFESSION:VOLUNTARY
6 types of Witnesses
BIASED
COMPETENT
DISHONEST
INSTRUMENTAL
CREDIBLE
COMPETENT
Refers exclusively to defendants will or fault
FAILURE TO TESTIFY
He/she must first present the evidence and sworn statement of the proposed state witness
PROSECUTOR
Kinds of criminals identified by witness
KNOWN CRIMINALS
UNKNOWN CRIMINALS
Method depends ont the ability of the witness to describe the person seen commiting the crime
VERBAL DESCRIPTION
Photo laboratory to examine the photograph files of known criminals
PHOTOGRAPHIC FILES/ROGUE GALLERY