Observations & Eyewitnesses
True or false: Eyewitness accounts are the #1 reason for wrongful convictions in the United states?
Cannot be passed/stolen
True
What do we call evidence that directly proves an alleged fact, such as an eyewitness account of a crime?
Direct evidence
The documented and unbroken transfer of evidence from the crime scene through to the lab analysis is known as the ____________.
Indirect evidence that is used to imply a fact but not to prove it directly is known as ________ evidence.
Circumstantial
What is the name given to the first 10 amendments to the US Constitution?
Bill of Rights
What’s the most-consumed beverage in the world that is not water?
Tea
What do we call a person that works with police to interview victims or witnesses of crimes in order to recreate a drawing that reflects the image of the perpetrator?
Forensic sketch artist
DNA is classified as what type of evidence? (need to be as specific as possible)
biological/circumstantial
In the Jon Benet Ramsey case, there was a 3-page SIGNED ransom note found at the crime scene. How would you classify this piece of evidence?
Direct evidence
What principle states that when a person comes into contact with an object, a cross transfer can occur?
Locard's Exchange Principle
How many justices serve on the United States Supreme Court?
9
Why must witnesses be separated at a crime scene?
so they don’t talk to one another about the crime/influence one another
A toxicology report is classified as what type of evidence?
Direct
What is the type of evidence that narrows down a group of people or items (ex. Tire treads)?
Class evidence
Which ruling originated in 1923 and mandates that scientific evidence must be based on principles and techniques that are generally accepted by the scientific community to be admissible in court?
Frye Standard
Which amendment gives US citizens the right to a speedy and fair trial
6th amendment
What’s the only vegetable that is also classified as a flower?
Broccoli
The Innocence Project uses what type of evidence to exonerate wrongfully convicted inmates?
Broken glass is considered to be what type of evidence? (need to be as specific as possible)
Circumstantial/pysical
What are the 7 S’s of crime scene investigation (in order)?
1. Securing the scene, 2. Separating the witnesses, 3. Scanning the scene, 4. Seeing the scene, 5. Sketching the scene, 6. Searching the scene, 7. Securing and collecting evidence
During which step of CSI do investigators place crime scene (barrier) tape around the scene?
Securing the scene
What 2 things must happen in order for evidence to be admissible in court, which of the following must occur?
1. Must be properly packaged (to properly preserve the evidence), 2. must have a complete record of the chain of custory
What are the last names of the warring families in Romeo and Juliet?
The Montagues and Capulets
What are the 4 lobes of the brain?
frontal, parietal, occipital, temporal
Finger prints are classified as what type of evidence?
Circumstantial/physical
Which type of crime scene search pattern would be best to use in an outdoor area, such as an open field?
Line/Strip
How do we refer to measuring the distance between the evidence and two fixed points?
Triangulation
What are the 5 things protected by the 6th amendment?
1. The right to a fast and public trial by an impartial jury, 2. The right to be aware of the criminal charges, 3. The right to confront witnesses during the trial, 4. the right to have witnesses appear in the trial, 5. the right to legal representation
Which two states in the U.S. share the most borders with other states?
Tennessee and Missouri