Chapter 1- Intro Flashcards

1
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Evidence that is related and proves something

A

Probative

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2
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Evidence that addresses an issue of a particular crime

A

Material

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3
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The first act in a criminal proceeding where the defendant is brought before court to hear charges and enter a plea

A

Arrangements

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4
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Statutory law is based on what?

A

The Constitution

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5
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Testimony given by a witness based on what others have said

A

Hearsay

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6
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What field of study would be connected to this evidence: cast, marks or impressions

A

Toolmarks

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7
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What field of study would be connected to this evidence: determining fire cases

A

Arson

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8
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What field of study would be connected to this evidence: firearms, shells, and casings

A

Ballistics

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9
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What field of study would be connected to this evidence: handwriting, checks,inks, and papers

A

Documents

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10
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What field of study would be connected to this evidence: crashes or failure of structures

A

Engineering

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11
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What field of study would be connected to this evidence: insects

A

Entomology

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12
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What field of study would be connected to this evidence: blood

A

Serology

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13
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What field of study would be connected to this evidence: sand and soil

A

Geology

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14
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Violations are?

A

Infractions, Misdemeanors, and a felony.

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15
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What field of study would be connected to this evidence: teeth

A

Odontology

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16
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What field of study would be connected to this evidence: pollen and spores

A

Palynology

17
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What field of study would be connected to this evidence: determines the cause of death

18
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What field of study would be connected to this evidence: drugs and poison

A

Toxicology

19
Q

Criminology is another term for forensic science

20
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A felony is considered a serious crime

21
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A grand jury can be used to determine whether there is enough evidence to bring the accused to a formal trial

22
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A forensic scientist must always work in a lab

23
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Any time a law has been broken, a violation has occurred

24
Q

Civil law is sometimes referred to as private law

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An infraction is more serious than a misdemeanor
False
26
All cities have their own crime lab
False
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A forensic scientist must link evidence to a crime and to the suspects by identifying and comparing relevant material
True
28
In criminal law a person must be found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
True
29
All infractions are violations, but not all violations are infractions
True
30
Junk science is allowed as evidence under the Daubert ruling
False
31
``` Which crime unit would analyze blood stains A. Firearms B. Documents examination C. Biology D. Physical Science ```
C. Biology
32
``` Criminal law is sometimes referred to as: A. Private Law B. Public Law C. Civil Law D. Common Law ```
B. Public Law
33
``` The term that means that previous legal decisions are to be followed is: A. Pro Bono B. Nolo Contendere C. Stare Decisis D. Corpus Delecti ```
C. Stare Decisis
34
``` Violations of civil law are punishable by: A. Less than one year in prison B. Fines C. Up to three years in prison D. Could be any of the above ```
B. Fines
35
``` Which crime unit would analyze soil? A. Firearms B. Physical science C. Biology D. Document Examination ```
B. Physical Science
36
``` Which of the following governmental agencies maintain their own crime lab? A. DEA B. FBI C. ATF D. All of the above ```
D. All of the above
37
``` The case that decided that evidence allowed in court depends on what is "generally accepted" by the relevant scientific community was: A. Frye vs US B. Frye vs Daubert C. Daubert vs Dow D. Dow vs State of Michigan ```
A. Frye vs US
38
``` Which of the following would not be included under Administrative Law? A. Social Security B. IRS C. The FBI D. The Military ```
C. The FBI
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``` Evidence is admissible in court if it: A. Is relevant B. Is reliable C. Addresses the issue D. All of the above ```
D. All of the above