midterm

Question 1

What is the scientific examination of physical evidence for legal purposes?

Answer 1

Criminalistics

Question 2

A murder in china was solved when which insect was attracted to residue on the sword of a man?

Answer 2

Flies

Question 3

What is a minor offense or petty crime called?

Answer 3

Infraction

Question 4

What is a minor crime punishable by jail or fine (less than 12 months jail)?

Answer 4

Misdemeanor

Question 5

What major crime punishable by fines and more than 1 year in prison up to death?

Answer 5

Felony

Question 6

You have the right to remain ______.

Answer 6

Silent. True.

Question 7

You have the right to speak to an ________.

Answer 7

Attorney. True.

Question 8

You have the right to have a(n)________ present during questioning.

Answer 8

Attorney. True.

Question 9

What type of evidence is mostly in the form of imprints, indentations, striations, marking, fractures or deposits?

Answer 9

Pattern Evidence. True.

Question 10

What type of evidence is any object or material that is relevant in a crime?

Answer 10

Physical Evidence.

Question 11

What type of evidence is a statement made under oath?

Answer 11

Testimonal Evidence.

Question 12

BONUS!! 🌟

Testimonial evidence is also known as _____ _____?

Answer 12

Prima Facie.

Question 13

Blood, semen, saliva, and sweat are all considered what type of evidence by nature?

Answer 13

Biological Evidence.

Question 14

Fingerprints are considered class or individual evidence?

Answer 14

Individual Evidence.

Question 15

What are the five ways to classify a manner of death?

Answer 15

Natural, Accident, Suicide, Homicide, and undetermined