introduction w1 terms Flashcards
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Actus Reus
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A guilty action
2
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Facial reconstruction
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Re-creation of the face of an individual from their skeletal remains
3
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Forensic odontology
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A branch of forensic science that deals with the handling, examination, and presentation of dental evidence in court
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Individualization
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The process of marking something as individual or distinctive in character
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Mens Rea
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A guilty mind or intention
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Reconstruction
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Establishing a sequence of events about the occurrences during and after a crime or other incident through the study, analysis and interpretation of evidence
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Re-enactment
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The acting out or repetition of a past event or situation
