Forensic U1 Review

Question 1

When is a case considered civil

Answer 1

A case is considered a civil action when a person petitions the court to protect a private, civil right or to obtain a civil remedy.

Question 2

What is a criminal case?

Answer 2

A criminal case is a court proceeding where the government prosecutes a person for breaking the law

Question 3

What is Direct Evidence in Forensics

Answer 3

Evidence of a fact based on a witnesses personal knowledge of the fact acquired by means of the witnesses senses

Question 4

What is Evidence in forensics

Answer 4

Information or objects that may be admitted into court for judges and jurries to consider when hearing a case

Question 5

What is an Expert Witness

Answer 5

A witness who is qualified by the court as an expert in a particular field

Question 6

What is a Fact in forensics

Answer 6

A statement or assertion of info that can be verified, relating to applications of scientific knowledge to legal questions

Question 7

What is a felony

Answer 7

A crime punishable by a term of imprisonment of one year or more

Question 8

What is forensic science

Answer 8

The application of science principles and methods to support legal decision-making in matters of criminal and civil law.

Question 9

What does infraction mean

Answer 9

The violation of a law or rule that is not punishable by prison

Question 10

What does Means mean in forensics

Answer 10

Describing something forensicly usually means it has to do with finding evidence to solve a crime

Question 11

What is a misdemeanor?

Answer 11

An offense recognized in criminal law, usually more than an infraction but less severe than a felony

Question 12

What does Motive mean in forensics

Answer 12

The reason a person may have committed a crime

Question 13

What is Observation in forensics

Answer 13

What a person may perceive using their senses

Question 14

What is Opportunity in forensics

Answer 14

An ideal set of circumstances needed to commit that crime

Question 15

What is perception in forensics

Answer 15

Interpretation of info received by the senses

Question 16

Forensics is Latin for _____

Answer 16

“Of the forum”

Question 17

What are the responsibilities of a forensic scientist?

Answer 17

-Detail oriented
-Organized
-Patient
-Thorough
-Proficient in science and math
-Skilled at research
-Good writer
-Good communicator
-Curious
-Creative

Question 18

CSI Team Members:

First police officer at the scene

Answer 18

Properly protect, preserve, and, in some cases, collect evidence.

Question 19

CSI Team Members:

Medics

Answer 19

Respond to any injured personnel.

Question 20

CSI Team Members:

Investigators

Answer 20

Look through the crime scene for clues/leads.

Question 21

CSI Team Members:

Photographers and/or Field Evidence Technician

Answer 21

Photograph/get important data from the scene to support evidence in a legal case in a court of law.

Question 22

CSI Team Members:

Medical Examiner

Answer 22

Examines the victim(s).

Question 23

CSI Team Members:

Lab Experts

Answer 23

Examine and analyze evidence from crime scenes and elsewhere to develop objective findings.

Question 24

Federal Crime Labs:

FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)

Answer 24

Provides forensic analysis support services to the federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

Question 25

Federal Crime Labs:

DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration)

Answer 25

Analysis of drugs seized in violation of federal laws.

Question 26

Federal Crime Labs:

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives

Answer 26

Analyzing alcoholic beverages, weapons, and explosive devices.

Question 27

Federal Crime Labs:

US Postal Inspection Service

Answer 27

Criminal investigations related to postal services.

Question 28

Crime Lab-Units:

Physical Sciences Unit

Answer 28

Uses chemistry, physics, and geology to identify and compare physical evidence.

Question 29

Crime Lab-Units:

Biology Unit

Answer 29

Analyzes DNA, fluids, hair, fibers, wood, and plants.

Question 30

Crime Lab-Units:

Firearms and Ballistics Unit

Answer 30

Examines firearms discharged bullets, cartridge cases, shotgun shells, and ammunition.

Question 31

Crime Lab-Units:

Document Examination Unit

Answer 31

Handwriting and typewriting on documents is analyzed.

Question 32

Crime Lab-Units:

Photography Unit

Answer 32

Digital imaging, infrared, UV, and X-ray.

Question 33

How is information processed in the brain?

Answer 33

1. Info from our sense
2. What we pay attention to
3. PERCEPTION
4. Short-term memory
5. Long-term memory

Question 34

What is the role of an expert witness?

Answer 34

To testify during cases in order to assist the judge and/or jury in reaching a decision.

Question 35

Locard Principle

Answer 35

No scene is ever assailant-free.

Question 36

What is the importance of the Locard Principle to an investigation?

Answer 36

To collect any materials and evidence that could be used as an omission of an offense later on.

Question 37

What is the 1st Bill of Rights?

Answer 37

Freedom of Religion

Question 38

What is the 2nd Bill of Rights?

Answer 38

Freedom of Speech

Question 39

What is the 3rd Bill of Rights?

Answer 39

Freedom of Press

Question 40

What is the 4th Bill of Rights?

Answer 40

Freedom of Assembly

Question 41

What is the 5th Bill of Rights?

Answer 41

Freedom of Petition

Question 42

List the three facets of guilt

Answer 42

Reactive
Anticipatory
Existential

Question 43

What is the difference between an infraction, a misdemeanor, and a felony?

Answer 43

Severity and type of crime; infraction being the lowest and felony the highest.