Crim Investig FINAL

Question 1

direct evidence

Answer 1

DNA, fingerprints

Question 2

Circumstantial evidence

Answer 2

timing, vehicle seen in the area

Question 3

Real evidence

Answer 3

Physical objects (weapon, phone)

Question 4

Demonstrative evidence

Answer 4

charts, maps

Question 5

Testimonial evidence

Answer 5

evidence given orally by a witness

Question 6

Relevant evidence

Answer 6

Credible, reliable evidence showing a connection to the case

Question 7

Key players in criminal trial

Answer 7

prosecution, defense, investigator/detective

Question 8

leading question

Answer 8

a question phrased so the answer is implied within the question itself

Question 9

Excusable homicide

Answer 9

legal shooting, accidental without negligence

Question 10

Corpus Delicti

Answer 10

facts that establish a crime has been committed and who is responsible for it

Question 11

Internal examination

Answer 11

autopsy performed internally to determine cause of death

Question 12

Post Mortem Lividity

Answer 12

blood pooling after death, indicating body movement

Question 13

Modus Operandi

Answer 13

a criminal’s pattern of behavior

Question 14

Carbon monoxide

Answer 14

makes blood appear cherry red in body

Question 15

Gunshot residue (GSR)

Answer 15

evidence found when a gun is fired

Question 16

Most common weapon in murder

Answer 16

gun

Question 17

motive

Answer 17

reason for committing the crime, key factor in solving most crimes, including murder

Question 18

challenges in solving murder

Answer 18

victims can’t provide evidence (can’t testify)

Question 19

Why murder cases are solvable

Answer 19

often the suspect is known to the victim, body found, more evidence and resources

Question 20

Purpose of autopsy

Answer 20

determine cause of death

Question 21

homicide challenges

Answer 21

lack of eyewitness testimony or direct evidence

Question 22

difficulties in fire investigation

Answer 22

evidence is often destroyed by fire or firefighters’ actions

Question 23

3 essentials for fire

Answer 23

fuel, oxygen, heat

Question 24

types of fire investigators

Answer 24

trained firefighters, fire marshal

Question 25

common causes of fires

Answer 25

heaters

Question 26

most common accelerant

Answer 26

gas

Question 27

purpose of fire investigators

Answer 27

determine cause and origin of the fire

Question 28

common locations for robberies

Answer 28

random streets

Question 29

challenges in solving robberies

Answer 29

no connection to the robber or victim

Question 30

home invasion

Answer 30

breaking into a home while people are inside

Question 31

Stats on robberies

Answer 31

87% committed by males, 50% are not reported (drug dealers)

Question 32

types of robbery

Answer 32

robbery: taking property by physical force
armed robbery: robbery with weapon
strong arm robbery: robbery without weapon, involves physical beating

Question 33

most common weapon in robbery

Answer 33

gun

Question 34

robbery planning

Answer 34

most robberies are not planned

Question 35

Modus Operandi in robbery

Answer 35

criminal’s habitual way of committing robberies

Question 36

Challenges in SVU cases

Answer 36

lack of evidence and “he said, she said” situations

Question 37

SVU investigator mindset

Answer 37

compassionate, skilled, with female investigators preferred

Question 38

consent as a defense

Answer 38

consent is often used as the primary defense in sexual assault cases

Question 39

corroboration

Answer 39

supporting victim’s statement with other witnesses or evidence

Question 40

common SVU cases

Answer 40

rapes often committed by someone known to victim (7 out of 10 cases)

Question 41

common entry points for burglars

Answer 41

windows and doors

Question 42

peak months for burglary

Answer 42

summer

Question 43

most common locations for burglaries

Answer 43

residences

Question 44

important evidence in burglaries

Answer 44

fingerprints, physical evidence left behind by burglar

Question 45

enterprise charges

Answer 45

to charge for enterprise crimes, there needs to be a hierarchical structure

Question 46

RICO

Answer 46

Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act, used against street criminal, involves seizing property and sending a strong message

Question 47

terrorism investigations

Answer 47

handled by FBI

Question 48

entrapment

Answer 48

forcing someone to commit a crime or say something incriminating

Question 49

spoofing

Answer 49

fraudulent calls or messages (spam)

Question 50

phishing

Answer 50

fraudulent emails aiming to steal personal information (avoid clicking on suspicious links)

Question 51

fasting growing crime

Answer 51

identity theft