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Forensic science takes what laws into consideration? |
All laws |
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Forensic Science deals with what branch of science |
ALL OF 'EM |
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Forensic Scientists can also be called: |
Criminalists |
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The study of the effects of drugs, alcohol, and other toxins on the body: |
Toxicology |
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What is evidence? |
Anything that tends to establish or disprove a fact |
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The study of bite marks and dental identification |
Odontology |
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The four main crime labs in the U.S. are: |
FBI, AFT, DEA, USPS |
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What is Locard's Exchange Principle? |
The idea that when two objects come in contact material will be transferred |
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What's an infraction? |
Violation of a rule or law NOT punishable by prison Ex: jaywalking, littering, traffic infractions |
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What's a misdemeabor? |
A minor crime that is usually punishable with a fine, community service,imprisonment other than prison. Ex: Theft, assault, shoplifting |
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What's a felony? |
A major crime punishable by more than one year of imprisonment Ex: murder, rape, armed robbery |
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What 3 things must an expert witness be able to demonstrate? |
-Significant experience in a relevant field -Education in his or her area of expertise -Skill in a trade or profession of interest to the court (DO NOT NEED A DEGREE IN FORENSIC SCIENCE) |
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The Frye Standard developed a standard of: |
General Acceptance |
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What constitute general acceptance? |
-Scientific Literature -Presentations at scientific meetings -General use of the technology -Expert Testimony |
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The gatekeeping responsibility is the job of the: |
Trial Court Judge |
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Just know Miranda v. Arizona |
Seriously just remember the case |
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What was Ernesto Miranda accused of? |
Kidnapping and rape an 18 year old girl |
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Why did the supreme court rule the police statement NOT admissible in Miranda v. Arizona |
He was not advised of his right to an attorney |
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What changed after Miranda v. Arizona |
People MUST be advised of their Miranda rights |
