Crime Scene Investigation
What type of evidence proves a fact?
Direct
What type of drug induces elevated vitals?
Stimulants
Which fluid does Serology study?
Blood
Who is the burden of proof usually on?
Plaintiff
What is the cessation of life?
Death
What is the 1st and 7th S of the 7 Ss in the procedure of a crime scene?
Securing
What does the A in the ADME (drug through the body process) stand for?
Absorption
Which force causes blood to drop to the ground?
Gravity
Who is the accused party?
Defendant
What is the type of death caused by another person called?
Homicide
What type of tool mark is left by two surfaces rubbing against each other?
Abrasion
What drug induces altered states of consciousness? (i.e. seeing things)
Hallucinogens
What is the area that the line of convergence of numerous blood splatters lead to called?
Point of origin
Who is the fictional detective whose techniques later were implemented in real forensic investigation?
Sherlock Holmes
What is stiffness after death?
Rigor mortis
Who is the first to arrive to a crime scene?
Police
What is a common test for alcohol in the breath employed by police?
Breathalyzer
At a death scene, what type of impact does a 4-6mm (large) blood platter typically indicate?
Low-impact blunt force (i.e. bat)
Who came up with the exchange principle that states every contact leaves a trace?
Locard
What is the Medical examination of a body after death?
Autopsy
What is the most common fingerprint pattern?
Loop
What is the idea of 2 drugs being fine on their own but having a negative effect when combined called?
Polypharmacy
What would the origin of a swipe of blood splatter be?
Bloody object dragged across floor (i.e. hair)
Who created the classification system for fingerprints? (Hint: ****** ridge)
Sir Francis Galton
What is the interruption of oxygen to the brain called?
Asphyxia