forensic science Flashcards
In this case, the defense argued that the forensic scientist who analyzed the evidence presented should be the person testifying in court as the expert witness.
Melendez-Diaz v. Massachusetts
According to this case, scientific evidence is only admissible in court if it has been: published in books and papers, accepted in prior court decisions, and been in existence for a long time.
Frye v. United States
According to the Daubert Standard, the jury is the “gatekeeper” and can determine whether a particular piece of scientific testimony should be admissible in court
False
Which of the following is NOT part of the Daubert Standard?
Experts must limit their opinions and not stray from the data of the evidence being presented.
An individual whom the court determines to possesses knowledge relevant to the trial that is not expected of the average person is known as
the expert witness
Which of the following is considered
direct evidence?
Eyewitness testimony
Which of the following is considered
circumstantial evidence?
Fingerprints
Which of the following is considered
trace evidence?
Hair
Which of the following is an example of biological evidence?
Bone
Which of the following is an example of physical evidence?
Fingerprints
This type of evidence always has the greatest probative value.
Individual
This type of evidence is created when objects make contact.
Class
This person theorized the idea that when a criminal comes in contact with an object or person, a cross-transfer of evidence occurs.
Edmond Locard
Circumstantial evidence is…
indirect evidence that can be used to imply a fact but does not directly prove it
White powder would be considered what type of evidence.
Circumstantial, physical, and class
Which of the following is considered
class evidence?
shoe prints
Which of the following is considered
individual evidence?
Hair with the follicle
This type of evidence narrows the suspect pool down to a group of people.
Class
A shoe uniquely matched to a shoe impression in the soil would be considered this type of evidence.
Individual
This type of evidence is considered the most reliable.
Direct
How is wet evidence collected?
It is placed in a paper bag and it’s dried out before packaging
After providing medical assistance for the injured and arresting any suspects on the scene, the first officer should immediately:
Secure the scene
The conditions at a crime scene can be compromised by all of the following actions except:
Taking photographs at the crime scene
What is the minimum number of RANGES of photographs to be taken of each piece of evidence?
3
A bindle is a small folded paper that is used to keep small evidence secure. Which of the following would be best suited for a bindle?
Piece of hair
