Forensic U1 Review Flashcards
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When is a case considered civil
A case is considered a civil action when a person petitions the court to protect a private, civil right or to obtain a civil remedy.
What is a criminal case?
A criminal case is a court proceeding where the government prosecutes a person for breaking the law
What is Direct Evidence in Forensics
Evidence of a fact based on a witnesses personal knowledge of the fact acquired by means of the witnesses senses
What is Evidence in forensics
Information or objects that may be admitted into court for judges and jurries to consider when hearing a case
What is an Expert Witness
A witness who is qualified by the court as an expert in a particular field
What is a Fact in forensics
A statement or assertion of info that can be verified, relating to applications of scientific knowledge to legal questions
What is a felony
A crime punishable by a term of imprisonment of one year or more
What is forensic science
The application of science principles and methods to support legal decision-making in matters of criminal and civil law.
What does infraction mean
The violation of a law or rule that is not punishable by prison
What does Means mean in forensics
Describing something forensicly usually means it has to do with finding evidence to solve a crime
What is a misdemeanor?
An offense recognized in criminal law, usually more than an infraction but less severe than a felony
What does Motive mean in forensics
The reason a person may have committed a crime
What is Observation in forensics
What a person may perceive using their senses
What is Opportunity in forensics
An ideal set of circumstances needed to commit that crime
What is perception in forensics
Interpretation of info received by the senses
Forensics is Latin for _____
“Of the forum”
What are the responsibilities of a forensic scientist?
-Detail oriented
-Organized
-Patient
-Thorough
-Proficient in science and math
-Skilled at research
-Good writer
-Good communicator
-Curious
-Creative
CSI Team Members:
First police officer at the scene
Properly protect, preserve, and, in some cases, collect evidence.
CSI Team Members:
Medics
Respond to any injured personnel.
CSI Team Members:
Investigators
Look through the crime scene for clues/leads.
CSI Team Members:
Photographers and/or Field Evidence Technician
Photograph/get important data from the scene to support evidence in a legal case in a court of law.
CSI Team Members:
Medical Examiner
Examines the victim(s).
CSI Team Members:
Lab Experts
Examine and analyze evidence from crime scenes and elsewhere to develop objective findings.
Federal Crime Labs:
FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation)
Provides forensic analysis support services to the federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
