Forensics Procedures

Question 1

What is a search warrant?

Answer 1

A document that allows police to enter and search you or your person

Question 2

What are the exceptions to search warrants?

Answer 2

Emergencies, to prevent the loss of evidence, consent is given, or there’s a lawful arrest for property within control

Question 3

What is an eyewitness testimony?

Answer 3

Someone who saw the crime and gives a testimony of what they saw by

Question 4

What is an expert testimony

Answer 4

Professional scientists who give a scientific “opinion” to back up the procedures done and the results

Question 5

What two cases helped to solidify the search and seizure rules?

Answer 5

Mincey v. Arizona
Michigan v. Tyler

Question 6

Why is it important to obtain a search warrant

Answer 6

Because if they don’t regardless of how crucial the evidence is it can be ruled out in court and all the evidence beforehand might be questioned