Chapter 1- Intro Flashcards
Evidence that is related and proves something
Probative
Evidence that addresses an issue of a particular crime
Material
The first act in a criminal proceeding where the defendant is brought before court to hear charges and enter a plea
Arrangements
Statutory law is based on what?
The Constitution
Testimony given by a witness based on what others have said
Hearsay
What field of study would be connected to this evidence: cast, marks or impressions
Toolmarks
What field of study would be connected to this evidence: determining fire cases
Arson
What field of study would be connected to this evidence: firearms, shells, and casings
Ballistics
What field of study would be connected to this evidence: handwriting, checks,inks, and papers
Documents
What field of study would be connected to this evidence: crashes or failure of structures
Engineering
What field of study would be connected to this evidence: insects
Entomology
What field of study would be connected to this evidence: blood
Serology
What field of study would be connected to this evidence: sand and soil
Geology
Violations are?
Infractions, Misdemeanors, and a felony.
What field of study would be connected to this evidence: teeth
Odontology
What field of study would be connected to this evidence: pollen and spores
Palynology
What field of study would be connected to this evidence: determines the cause of death
Pathology
What field of study would be connected to this evidence: drugs and poison
Toxicology
Criminology is another term for forensic science
False
A felony is considered a serious crime
True
A grand jury can be used to determine whether there is enough evidence to bring the accused to a formal trial
True
A forensic scientist must always work in a lab
False
Any time a law has been broken, a violation has occurred
True
Civil law is sometimes referred to as private law
True
An infraction is more serious than a misdemeanor
False
All cities have their own crime lab
False
A forensic scientist must link evidence to a crime and to the suspects by identifying and comparing relevant material
True
In criminal law a person must be found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
True
All infractions are violations, but not all violations are infractions
True
Junk science is allowed as evidence under the Daubert ruling
False
Which crime unit would analyze blood stains A. Firearms B. Documents examination C. Biology D. Physical Science
C. Biology
Criminal law is sometimes referred to as: A. Private Law B. Public Law C. Civil Law D. Common Law
B. Public Law
The term that means that previous legal decisions are to be followed is: A. Pro Bono B. Nolo Contendere C. Stare Decisis D. Corpus Delecti
C. Stare Decisis
Violations of civil law are punishable by: A. Less than one year in prison B. Fines C. Up to three years in prison D. Could be any of the above
B. Fines
Which crime unit would analyze soil? A. Firearms B. Physical science C. Biology D. Document Examination
B. Physical Science
Which of the following governmental agencies maintain their own crime lab? A. DEA B. FBI C. ATF D. All of the above
D. All of the above
The case that decided that evidence allowed in court depends on what is "generally accepted" by the relevant scientific community was: A. Frye vs US B. Frye vs Daubert C. Daubert vs Dow D. Dow vs State of Michigan
A. Frye vs US
Which of the following would not be included under Administrative Law? A. Social Security B. IRS C. The FBI D. The Military
C. The FBI
Evidence is admissible in court if it: A. Is relevant B. Is reliable C. Addresses the issue D. All of the above
D. All of the above
