Crime
What is a felony?
A serious crime such as murder.
Physical evidence
evidence that can be seen or measured
Can a fingerprint be lifted from carpet?
No, not possible.
Which amendment says you have a right to keep and bear arms?
The second amendment
Giving testimony against your self is known as:
Self Incrimination
Person who might have committed a crime
Suspect
Person responsible for interviewing witnesses
Detective
Direct evidence is:
Evidence provided by an eyewitness.
Fair treatment through the judicial system is known as:
Due Process
An alibi is
An excuse that states "I didn't do It"
A crime scene investigator is a
person who records, collects and test evidence found at crime scenes
Person responsible for securing a crime scene
Police officer
Evidence is
anything left behind at a crime scene by accident or on purpose
Protects form excessive fines and cruel/unusual punishments (amendment)
Bail is
money or property put up to guarantee a defendant will show up in court.
A suspect is a
person who possibly committed a crime
Person responsible for investigating a crime
Detective
Forensic evidence is
The use of scientific knowledge and methods to answer legal questions
Which amendment protects from unreasonable search and seizures?
The 4th amendment
Loops, Whorls and Arches are used to describe
Fingerprints
Medical examiner determines cause of death through an
Autopsy
A witness is
Someone who saw the crime take place
All evidence gather from a crime scene must be:
labeled, handled carefully, and analyzed.
Right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination, double jeopardy (Amendment)
5th Amendment
Who is responsible for taking pictures at a scene
Forensic photographer