Evidence
Laws I
Miranda Rights
Vocab
Science Disciplines
100

Name two types of evidence

Testimonial and Physcial

100

Laws made by judges based on decisions from previous cases. provides predictability and consistency.

Common/Case Law

100

You have ________________________ and refuse to ______________________.

You have the right to remain silent and refuse to answer questions.

100

A statement made under oath by a competent witness.

Testimonial Evidence

100

The study of human remains

Forensic anthropology

200

Which type of evidence is the most reliable

Physical Evidence

200

Laws set by the IRS, Social Security and military branches

Administrative Laws

200

Anything you ______________________. 

Anything you do or say may be used against you in a court of law.

200

Anything that tends to establish or disprove a fact

Evidence

200

The study of insects and how they affect a crime scene

Entomology

300

T or F:

Evidence has probative value when it tends to prove something

True

300

Supreme body of laws that govern the country

U.S. Constitution 

300

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. 

300

Every contact leaves a trace. Exchange of material due to contact.

Locard Principle

300

Science that deals with Earth's physical structure and substances

Geology

400

Hearsay is admissible in a court of law. T or F

False

400

Remedial or preventative (i.e. restraining order)

Equity Law

400

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.

400

Person is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt by a jury. This rests on the prosecution.

Burden of Proof

400

Science of the causes and effects of diseases 

Pathology

500

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. 

500
Legislative Acts. Written or codified law enacted by government body or agency, such as Congress.

Statutory Law

500

What type of law did this law come from? What was the name of the case?

Case/Common Law

Miranda vs Arizona

500

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

500

Forensic Dentistry

Odontology