Define forensics
the application of science to law
What is first-degree murder
First degree murder is the intentional killing of another person by someone who has acted willfully, deliberately, or with planning
What is included on a crime scene sketch?
The location of the scene, The case number, An arrow and "N" indicating north etc. THE NAME OF THE POSSIBLE SUBJECT IS NOT INCLUDED!
What is an important tool used in both ballistics and trace evidence analysis?
A comparison microscope
How can scientists tell the difference between a male and female skeleton?
The pelvis of the female is wider, males have sharper edges to the tibia and ulna, eye sockets for females are rounder
What is a violation
A violation, like trespassing, unlawful possession of marijuana, or disorderly conduct, is not considered a crime. The most you can be punished for a violation is 15 days in jail.
What is the most time you can spend in jail for a misdemenor
The most you can be punished for a Class A misdemeanor is 1 year in jail. The most you can be punished for a Class B misdemeanor is 3 months in jail. The punishment for most Unclassified misdemeanors is 3 years of probation.
How should a crime scene technician package a bloody shirt?
in a paper bag
What piece of evidence could an investigator use to determine most precisely who the suspect of a crime is if two identical twins are in question?
fingerprints
How can a scientist tell if a hair has been forcibly removed?
The root attached to the hair shaft will probably be broken or damaged.
What is a misdemeanor charge
A misdemeanor is more serious than a violation, but less serious than a felony
Example: graffiti
What is a felony
a crime, typically one involving violence, regarded as more serious than a misdemeanor, and usually punishable by imprisonment for more than one year or by death.
What is the job of a CSI?
A Crime Scene Investigator (CSI) is in charge of extracting every possible piece of evidence from a particular crime scene.
Which type of crime is LEAST likely to be solved with the use of fiber evidence? A. Breaking and entering B. Hit-and-run C. Bombing
bombing
What possible genotypes will the offspring have if the parents' blood types are O and AB?
AO or BO
What is toxicology
Toxicology is a scientific discipline, overlapping with biology, chemistry, pharmacology, and medicine, that involves the study of the adverse effects of chemical substances on living organisms and the practice of diagnosing and treating exposures to toxins and toxicants.
what is assault and battery
the crime of threatening a person together with the act of making physical contact with them.
The first job of the first responder is to?
Provide emergency care
What is the difference between individual and class evidence?
Individual- Material that is used to make a direct id of a person
Class- Material that is used to connect an object or person to a group
What is the rarest blood type?
AB negative
What is forensic pathology
Forensic pathology is the branch of medicine concerned with the investigation of sudden and unnatural deaths.
Order these from least serious to most serious
Violations, Felonies, Misdemeanors, Felony misdemeanors,
Correct order -
Violations, Misdemeanors, Felony misdemeanors, Felonies
When a crime scene technician arrives at the scene, They photograph the victim and observes stiffening of the muscles in the victim's body. This type of change is called?
Rigor Mortis
not rick and morty
What is considered digital evidence
Text records, phone logs, emails, etc are all considered digital evidence
What is the universal blood type
O negative