Direct Evidence
An example of direct evidence is _________________.
witnessing a crime
Circumstantial evidence is far more _________ than direct evidence.
Reliable
If someone is too young or too old their ________ could play a role in their testimony being unreliable
Age
Analyze, compare, identify, and interpret physical evidence, then report results for use in the justice system.
Crime Scene Investigators
Criminalistics
He kills you in your dreams
Freddy Kruger
Direct evidence is usually ______________, because we can't trust most witnesses to remember everything they saw.
Unreliable
Give 4 examples of circumstantial evidence you could find at a crime scene.
Blood
Hair
Bullets
Fingerprints
If its too early or really late a witness could have trouble remembering what they saw due to the ______ _____ ______
Time of Day
the scientific study of the structure and diseases of teeth
Odontology
Jason
If you directly witness a crime, you will be asked to ____________ in court.
testify
What circumstantial evidence led to OJ Simpson being found not guilty?
If a crime scene is super violent or bloody, this could cause ____________. This makes it difficult to remember details of the crime scene in the court of law
Trauma
is the practice of medicine, concerning injury analysis and performance of autopsies.
Pathology and Biology
Michael Meyers
If you lie about direct evidence in court, you can be put in prison for ______________.
perjury
What circumstantial evidence led to the arrest of Wayne Williams in Atlanta? (3)
Rental Cars
Carpet Fibers
Dog Hair
Rope in car
Driving on bridge where body was thrown over
In order for direct evidence of a suspect's face to be reliable, the witness needs this amount of time to look at their face
1 minute
Studies the adverse effects of drugs and chemicals on biological systems
Toxicology
If you get a haircut from this killer, it will probably be your last.
Sweeney Todd
This is the greatest cause of wrongful convictions in the United States.
Eyewitness misidentification
To convict someone of a crime, a jury must be sure ___________ __ _________ ___________, that the person committed the crime.
Beyond a resonable doubt
What was the name on the plaque of the victim in the crime scene challenge we did in class? The deadline was TODAY and his coffee cup was yellow.
Brian
the focus is on issues such as competence and the assessment of mental illness as it relates to criminal responsibility.
Psychiatry and Behavioral Science
He is a cannibal, which makes sense given his name
Hannibal Lecter