Forensics 101
Testimonial Evidence
Physical Evidence
7 S's
Random
100
Career fields that rely on scientific examination of physical evidence fall under...?
Criminalistics!
100
The single greatest cause of wrongful convictions is..
Eyewitness Misidentification
100
Blood type test.. Class or Individual?
Class!
100
Whose job is it to secure the scene?
First officer that arrives
100
which country borders 14 nations & crosses 8 time zones?
Russia
200
What is the 4th Amendment?
Must have a search warrant
200
What type(s) of evidence are considered direct evidence? What about Indirect evidence?
Direct Evidence: Physical & Testimonial
Indirect: Circumstantial
200
What is the significance of finding physical evidence?
It is more reliable than testimonial!
200
What is the method used to measure evidence from a crime scene?
Triangulation Method
200
what does "www" stand for in a website browser?
World Wide Web
300
define forensic science.. I am looking for the definition written in notes and we also said it multiple times in class :)
Science applied to Law
300
We talked about several (10) factors that make eyewitness testimony UNRELIABLE. List 3
-Relationship built with the accused
-Tall Vs. Short
-Standing vs. Sitting
ETC ETC ETC
300
The ability of evidence to prove something that is material to a crime, usually meaning its very valuable to the case is known as _____________. This also increases as more circumstantial evidence is had.
Probative Value
300
What is essential to maintain so that evidence remains admissable in court?
Chain of Custody.
300
what is the term for a baby kangaroo?
A joey!!
400
Define Burden of Proof
finding proof beyond a reasonable doubt
400
Dexter (a blood spatter analyst) is called to testify in the courtroom based off his findings from the IceBox Killer Case. What is he considered?
An EXPERT Witness
400
What is the rule called that states any evidence collected outside the warrant CANNOT be used in court?
The EXCLUSIONARY RULE
400
It is 1 hour until the sun sets and becomes dark. You & the rest of the class have arrived to the crime scene and are challenged to find any evidence in a corn field. List all the search patterns we discussed but CIRCLE the best one we should use in this scenario.
Spiral
Linear
Grid
Zone
400
What are ALL of the "Chris" actor's names in the Marvel movies?
Chris Hemsworth,Chris Evans,Chris Pratt
500
List 2 ethical standards that must be followed if working in CSI.
-Remain Confidential
-Remain Unbiased
-Avoid Conflicts of Interest
500
The creation of a story by witnesses working together. (Usually not done intentionally)
Collusion
500
What are the 5 types of physical evidence?
Hint: (P-TACT)
Pattern Evidence
Transient Evidence
Associative Evidence
Conditional Evidence
Transfer Evidence
500
List the 7 S's of a crime scene IN ORDER
Secure the scene, Seperate the witnesses, Scan the scene, See (to it that all is documented), Sketch the scene, Search for evidence, Save & collect
500
What YEAR was the very first model of the iPhone released?
2007!!
