Witness/Suspect Interviewing & Suspects 1

Question 1

In relation to cross examination which of the following answers is correct?

Answer 1

Questions aimed at establishing further facts from answers given are acceptable.

Question 2

As the interview proceeds the suspects only claims his right to silence. You have not yet put any challenges to him nor mentioned the witness statements you have. Should you stop the interview at this stage?

Answer 2

No, you should proceed to fairly explain the allegations making a notebook record of events before closing.

Question 3

When planning an interview with a special consideration witness (vulnerable) witness the investigator should:

Answer 3

Consult a supervisor to make decisions about the interview.

Question 4

Representation refers to the behaviour of the interviewer who:

Answer 4

Promise’s a favour in return for a requested action.

Question 5

The ‘truth may be elusive so you may need to be persistent’. In the statement persistent refers to interview behaviour and means:

Answer 5

Asking questions in a manner that will stand up to scrutiny of the court.

Question 6

Witness with intellectual psychological or psychiatric impairment…

Answer 6

Is a witness entitled to special consideration from Police and others

Question 7

You are interviewing an offender arrested for receiving. While attempting to establish identity of the original thief defender begins to tell conflicting accounts. You now decide to change interview styles and being to very strongly put questions to him demanding explanations and answers to your questions. He eventually gives the identity of the thief and the other evidence against himself. Would you above evidence by offender be admissible in court?

Answer 7

No, because you Fenda wasn’t Cassidy and questions must not amount to cross-examination.

Question 8

When there are multiple witnesses to a serious incident/offence the investigator should:

Answer 8

Separate the witnesses, conduct a brief initial interview with each and gather witness details.

Question 9

When explaining the cushion to an adult suspect who suffers from an intellectual disability you should give them their rights and:

Answer 9

Ask them to tell you in your own words with caution means to them.

Question 10

Which of the following statements is incorrect. A witness in a Free Recall (FR) interview:

Answer 10

Should be challenged following their first FR account.

Question 11

Which of the following statements about the Free Recall (FR) model is generally true? When using the FR model the interviewer…

Answer 11

Does not include a challenge phase.

Question 12

Which of the following scenarios could be an example of an interview record that has been improperly obtained. When the suspect?

Answer 12

Repeatedly asked for a lawyer but the interview continues on without one

Question 13

According to criminal justice practice note guideline number for when you are questioning suspect about statement made by witness you should:

Answer 13

Explain the substance or nature of the witness statements to them.

Question 14

When a DVD of an adult witness interview is to be used as evidence in chief then the OC case must ensure:

Answer 14

The witness has viewed video and given the signed consent for it to be used.

Question 15

When conducting a suspect interview at the Police station you are informed that a lawyer has arrived saying she is to act for the suspect and asking to speak to him. The suspect has given you no indication that he wishes to speak to a lawyer. What action should you take?

Answer 15

Tell the suspect the lawyer is at the station to see him and act on the suspects wishes.

Question 16

On being shown to the stations interviewing room to consult with a client a lawyer complains that a video machine is on and can be monitored from an adjacent room. She refers to the clients rights to consult in private and request the video machine is turned off. What response should she receive?

Answer 16

The machine return will be turned off immediately as requested.

Question 17

Which of the following scenarios could be an example of evidence that has been improperly obtained. During an interview with a new immigrant interviewer…

Answer 17

Does not insured suspect really understands his rights.

Question 18

When should an investigator did you record a witness interview?

Answer 18

When the interview is needed for completeness and accuracy of evidence.

Question 19

When should witness interviews be conducted?

Answer 19

As close in time to incident/offence as possible to minimise memory loss and contamination.

Question 20

When a witness has provided a description that matches the suspect the best way to present this as a challenge doing the suspect interview is to say:

Answer 20

Witness has provided details of an offender that fits your description.

Question 21

A special consideration witness made described as vulnerable. Vulnerable means that:

Answer 21

Susceptible, defenceless, in a weak position.