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Criminal Investigation - Test 1 Flashcards

1
Q

A criminal investigation is the process of _____ gathering evidence of a crime that has been or is being committed.

A

A criminal investigation is the process of LEGALLY gathering evidence of a crime that has been or is being committed.

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_____ The knowledge a criminal investigator gathers from other persons (victims, witnesses, suspects) and other legitimate sources (records, reports, etc.).

A

INFORMATION

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3
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The techniques that help in the solution of the crime. Consists of fingerprints, serology, ballistics, and DNA analysis, etc.

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Instrumentation or forensic science.

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The questioning of victims, witnesses, or suspects in a criminal investigation.

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Interviewing.

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5
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Provides guidance on what investigative techniques are acceptable. Mastery and knowledge of criminal procedures and the rules of evidence enable the investigator to gather evidence against a suspect that can withstand court challenges.

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Laws of arrest, search, and seizure.

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Literally means the body or substance of the crime. In law the term refers to proof establishing that a crime has occurred; the necessary elements that constitute a crime.

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Corpus delicti

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7
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Conditions that must occur for an act to be called a specific kind of crime.

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Elements of the crime.

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8
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Anything to be offered in court to prove the truth of falsity of a fact in issue.

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Evidence.

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9
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The ultimate goal of any criminal investigation is to determine, to the extent possible, the _______ about how a crime occurred.

A

truth.

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10
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List the goals of a criminal investigator.

A

Determine if a crime has been committed. To legally obtain info. and evidence to identify the person(s) responsible for committing the crime. To legally arrest the suspect(s). To recover stolen property. To present the best case possible to the prosecutor.

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11
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The criminal investigator must be _______ that the basic task of a criminal investigation is to determine the truth.

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mindful.

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12
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Always remember that not all crimes are ________.

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solvable.

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13
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The level of ________________________ must have to find a defendant guilty of a crime.

A

certainty a juror.

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14
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The investigator shall ________________ of an accused person’s guilt in order to negate the defenses claims.

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corroborating evidence.

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15
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Knowledge of the basic _________, __________, and _____________ of investigation are essential for anyone conducting a criminal investigation.

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fundamentals, methods, methods and techniques.

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16
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Criminal investigators must strive for __________ when conducting any investigation.

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objectivity.

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17
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The actions of an investigator, or lack thereof, can affect the lives of all those involved both, _______ and _______.

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guilty and innocent.

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18
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What are the characteristics of a criminal investigator?

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Suspicious, curious, observant, and unbiased and unprejudiced.

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Takes nothing for granted

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suspicious.

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20
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Desires to investigate and learn the facts and truth about people, places or objects.

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Curious.

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21
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Investigators should be trained observer. They should develop the ability to take accurate notice of, keep in view and give attention to, that which present in their five senses.

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Observant.

22
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An investigator must posses an unbiased and unprejudiced mind. Allowing either attitude to be involved in a case will result in a sloppy investigation, incorrect conclusions and unfairness to victims and suspects.

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Unbiased and unprejudiced.

23
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What are the characteristics of a pro thief?

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profit motive, operate to minimize chances of observation, lack of eyewitnesses, may be traced when property is recover, this type requires of planning, property may be an important clue, often work together with criminal receivers.

24
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Profit is a motive but they want money for drugs, targets by opportunity, less planning, more prone to violence, is a higher danger, less rational.

A

Semi-Pro thief.

25
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Characteristics of a Robber.

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Indicates a tendency of violence, sacrifices secrecy by confrontation, ambush or element of surprise, “casing”.

26
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Based on promises of unusual return something for nothing, double your money, risks are minimal, often prey on elderly, generally very mobile.

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Con artists and Con Games or Schemes.

27
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Characteristics of White Collar Criminal.

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Consumer and business frauds, bait and switch, repair fraud, motivated by fraud, tend to be non-violent.

28
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What are the five categories of Auto Theft?

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Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle, use-in crime thief, insurance fraud swindlers, strippers and dismantles, Pro auto thief.

29
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Joy-riding juveniles; usually host to several other juveniles.

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Unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.

30
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Transportation thief ________ car for transportation.

A

“barrows”.

31
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A car for sole purpose of using it in the commission of another crime.

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Use-in crime thief.

32
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Owner abandons vehicle in area where he knows vehicle will be stripped.

A

Insurance fraud swindles.

33
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Strippers attack park parked vehicle and remove parts that can be readily disposed. Tow vehicle and drive to “chop shop”.

A

Strippers and dismantlers.

34
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Steals late model vehicles and resells them. May ship vehicles and resells them. May ship vehicle out of country (mexico or South America).

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Pro auto thief.

35
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Street Thief often carry weapons and take reckless chances to avoid apprehension Street thieves are usually stealing for trading material to ____________________________.

A

procure narcotics or alcohol.

36
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A salvage switch is described as the ______________ by placing the serial number of a total loss car onto a stolen car.

A

altering of a vehicle identity.

37
Q

One problem that is common in large cities with big auto dealerships is ___________.

A

inventory control.

38
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Rental car problems. When you stop a vehicle that is using a vehicle that has an overdue rental contract what do you have? Is it a criminal case or civil?

A

Civil case unless the company wants to file criminal charges.

39
Q

What are some analysis of a vehicle that may have been stolen?

A

broken glass, the license plate does not match the vin, two plate state, registration

40
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What are some analysis of a vehicle that may have been stolen after you stopped the vehicle?

A

steering column if broken, the key does not work with the ignition, what position does the key have while running, door lock holes have teeth marks, plate securely fastened.

41
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Procedures for determining whether a vehicle has been impounded or repo.

A

Check on NCIC/TCIC fro stolen reports, determining time and date that vehicle was found ton be missing, check with dispatcher, check with any lien holder.

42
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How many categories does homicide generally fall into?

A

nine.

43
Q

An extension of the crime of assault. Dispute-anger-attack-death.

A

Anger killing

44
Q

history of involvement between perpetrator and victim.

A

Revenge or jealousy

45
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husband or wife kills spouse who was involved with another lover.

A

triangle killing.

46
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the elimination of another because it would result in profit for the murderer.

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killing for profit.

47
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seemingly motive less. Most difficult to solve.

A

random killing.

48
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___________ as a result of gang activity.

A

Drive-by shootings.

49
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Marked by unusual violence. May follow rape, acts of sexual perversion, or sadistic acts.

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sex and sadism

50
Q

Death results from injuries received during the commission of some other felony.

A

Felony murder.

51
Q

All suspicious deaths should be treated as ________ until proven otherwise.

A

homicide.

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