Evidence
Name two types of evidence
Testimonial and Physcial
Laws made by judges based on decisions from previous cases. provides predictability and consistency.
Common/Case Law
You have ________________________ and refuse to ______________________.
You have the right to remain silent and refuse to answer questions.
A statement made under oath by a competent witness.
Testimonial Evidence
The study of human remains
Forensic anthropology
Which type of evidence is the most reliable
Physical Evidence
Laws set by the IRS, Social Security and military branches
Administrative Laws
Anything you ______________________.
Anything you do or say may be used against you in a court of law.
Anything that tends to establish or disprove a fact
Evidence
The study of insects and how they affect a crime scene
Entomology
T or F:
Evidence has probative value when it tends to prove something
True
Supreme body of laws that govern the country
U.S. Constitution
You have the right to _________ an ___________ before speaking to _______________________ and to have an __________________ during _______ now or in the future.
You have the right to consult an attorney before speaking to the police and to have an attorney present during questioning now or in the future.
Every contact leaves a trace. Exchange of material due to contact.
Locard Principle
Science that deals with Earth's physical structure and substances
Geology
Hearsay is admissible in a court of law. T or F
False
Remedial or preventative (i.e. restraining order)
Equity Law
If you cannot ______________, one will be ___________________ before any questioning if you wish.
If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be appointed for you before any questioning if you wish.
Person is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt by a jury. This rests on the prosecution.
Burden of Proof
Science of the causes and effects of diseases
Pathology
How can class evidence be used to narrow a field of suspects?
The probabilities can be multiplied together to provide stronger evidence. Therefore, the more class evidence that exists, the stronger the case.
Statutory Law
What type of law did this law come from? What was the name of the case?
Case/Common Law
Miranda vs Arizona
What is the difference between the Frye standard and the Daubert ruling
Frye standard- jury decides if evidence can be used
Daubert ruling- judge decides if evidence can be used
Forensic Dentistry
Odontology