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| An officer establishes probable cause and obtains a search warrant from a neutral magistrate. After serving the warrant and seizing the property an error is found in the search warrant that does not materially affect the warrant. Which of the following rules apply |
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| It is still admissible under the “good faith” exception to the Texas Exclusionary Rule. |
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| Robbery differs from theft and burglary in that it involves |
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| force or threat of force. |
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| The “Crime Scene Search” is a planned and coordinated legal search of a crime scene to locate physical evidence or witnesses to the crime under investigation. Which of the following were listed as purposes of the search? |
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To determine who, how, when, and why the crime was committed.
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To determine if a crime was committed.
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To determine what crime has been committed and establish elements of the offense.
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| As a witness in a criminal trial and officer should be perceived by the jury as; |
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| An “objective public servant” presenting only the facts of the case. |
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| “______________” is the dark blue discoloration observable on the parts of the body that are nearest the ground. It appears about two hours subsequent to death. May provide a clue as to whether the body was moved after death. |
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| Which of the following statements is true concerning “crime scene sketching?” |
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A “perspective sketch” is a three-dimensional drawing which is useful when no camera is available or the condition of the scene is such that a photograph would not be illustrative.
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Use a “legend” to explain any symbols used on the crime scene sketch.
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Use an arrow to show north and orient north to the top of the sketch.
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| The “______________” of a crime is the body, foundation or substance of the crime, which ordinarily includes two elements: the act and the criminal agency of the act. (Literally “the body of the crime.”) |
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| Which of the following would be considered to be a “goal” of criminal investigation? |
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| all are goals of criminal investigation |
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| In a criminal trial the court (judge) at the request of a party “may order the exclusion of a witness” (also called “______________________” ) who for the purposes of the prosecution is a victim, close relative of a deceased victim or guardian of a victim |
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| “____________” is defined as an individual who has fantasies, urges or behaviors that involve illegal sexual activity with a prepubescent child or children (generally 13 years or younger.) |
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| In a criminal trial “_________________” is questioning of a witness by the party producing the witness. For example, a police officer representing the state’s case, is questioned first by the prosecutor. |
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| “_______________” involves the chemical changes occurring in body tissues that tend to make muscles stiffen after death. The presence or absence of stiffening may help in establishing time of death. |
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| “____________” Anything that helps establish the facts related to a crime. |
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| The ____________ sketch is useful when no camera is available. |
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| The “Three Tools of the Criminal Investigator” as given by the BPOC are: |
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Information, Instrumentation, Interviewing |
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| In order to facilitate proper orientation of a crime scene sketch, ______________. |
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| use an arrow pointing to the north |
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| “_____________” is the dissection of a dead body for the purpose of inquiry into the cause of death. |
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| A/an “______________” is the explanation of symbols used to identify objects in the sketch. |
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| “______________”: literally means the body or substance of the crime. In law the term refers to proof establishing that a crime has occurred; the necessary elements that constitute a crime. |
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| “____________” An act or omission forbidden by law and punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or even death. |
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| The term “____________” includes all means by which an alleged fact is established or disproved. |
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| “Wet evidence” such as ____________ must be allowed to dry before packaging to prevent rotting. It should be packaged in a paper bag to avoid purification. |
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| bloodstains, semen stains, mud |
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| A “crime scene sketch” is a drawing which represents the crime scene and serves to supplement photography by providing accurate information concerning the distance between various points in the scene. |
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is a dangerous criminal.
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usually plans the crime.
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| In regards to crime scene search patterns, the “_____________” was given as “among the most effective for outside searches. |
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