Intro to Criminalistics

Question 1

Forensic Science

Answer 1

the application of the natural sciences to criminal and civil laws

Question 2

Forensic Scientists

Answer 2

collect, preserve, and analyze, scientific evidence as a part of an investigation

Question 3

Forensic Investigation

Answer 3

use of science and/or technology in the investigation and establish facts or evidence for the use in criminal proceedings

Question 4

Forensic Evidence

Answer 4

information (verbal, physical, or observational)

Question 5

Evidence falls into two categories. What are they?

Answer 5

1) Identification and Classification

2) Common Origin

Question 6

What is Identification and Classification?

Answer 6

tests used to identify and classify a substance

~ drugs, body fluids, trace materials ~

Question 7

What is a Common Origin?

Answer 7

evidence item originating from a person or other source

Question 8

How is evidence Used?

Answer 8

1) Reconstruction/Corroboration

2) How the crime unfolded