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Forensic Unit 2 Quiz
Processing the crime scene
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Science
12th Grade
09/14/2019

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Which type of evidence is the most reliable?
Definition
Physical evidence
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What is synonymous with physical evidence?
Definition
real evidence
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When is class evidence probative?
Definition
If granted enough
Term
What is the importance of individual?
Definition
probative value
Term
Probability and statistics
Definition
Significant for circumstantial evidence
Term
What does Questioned samples establish?
Definition
relevance  to a crime when comparison of a reference sample are provided
Term
Blood typing represent
Definition
Class characteristic example
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How can fingerprints be useful?
Definition
Example of an individual characteristic.
Term
Why is Richard Crafts relevant?
Definition
Historical case also known as the Wood Chipper Case
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What is testimonial evidence?
Definition
Statements made under oath.
Term
Lighting, nature of crime, prior relationships, prior identification or failure to ID, outside influence, etc.
Definition
Factors affecting the reliability of eyewitness accounts.
Term
Ronald Cotton case
Definition
Set the standards for reliability of eyewitness testimony
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What is physical evidence?
Definition
Any object or item relevant to a crime.
Term
Evidence with class characteristics
Definition
Narrow down suspects and find individual evidence.
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What is the meaning of probative?
Definition
Ability to prove something
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Known or control samples
Definition
Created from proven or known sources.
Term
What is unique about physical evidence?
Definition
Not always considered as individual evidence.
Term
Why is class evidence necessary?
Definition
Can be used to narrow a field of suspects by eliminating evidence that is not relevant.
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What did the Helle Craft case identify?
Definition
Traces of anatomical fragments were identified and provided a link to individual evidence without the presence of an actual body.
Term
Individual Evidence Characteristics
Definition
Forensic scientist putting together pieces of glass from a bottle that was used as a weapon.
Term
How can Class Evidence be identified?
Definition
Classified as general.
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How can Individual evidence be classified?
Definition
specific and has more probative value.
Term
Piece of evidence with individual characteristics
Definition
Link one or a very small number of suspects to a particular crime.
Term
What is the purpose of Indirect Evidence?
Definition
Used for evidence that does not prove a fact, but can provide a basis of inference.
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What is testimonial Evidence?
Definition
Evidence that implies a fact or event without actually proving it.
Term
Why is Direct evidence important?
Definition
It can be linked to a unique, single, specific source
Term
What does Class Evidence demonstrate?
Definition
Evidence that has characteristics common to a group of similar objects
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What type of evidence is Physical Evidence?
Definition
Real evidence that can be tangible items that tend to prove some material fact?
Term
Class Evidence represent
Definition
Features that are typical of a group.
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What are the basis of circumstantial?
Definition
Suggestions rather than personal knowledge or observation
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What is Control Group?
Definition
Material similar to the questioned and known samples.
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What is meant by "Hearsay"?
Definition
Witness testimony that relates not what he or she saw, or knows personally, but what others have said. The knowledge is dependent on the credibility of the person who first made the statement.
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What does Indirect evidence prove?
Definition
Only a basis for interference about the disputed fact.
Term
What is Individual evidence?
Definition
Material that can be related to a single source.
Term
What are examples of Physical evidence?
Definition
Tangible items that tend to prove some material fact.
Term
Probative value means?
Definition
Ability of evidence to prove something that is material to a crime.
Term
What are Questioned sample?
Definition
Material that has been collected from a known location, but is of unknown origin.
Term
Testimonial meaning
Definition
What is said in court by a competent witness.
Term
Sex offender crimes
Definition
  • Indecency with a Child / Molestation Crimes.
  • Rape / Aggravated Sexual Assault.
  • Statutory Rape.
  • Sexual Assault of a Child.
  • Possession of Child Pornography.
  • Sex Offender Registration Violations.
  • Internet Sex Crimes / Attempted Sexual Assault.
Term

National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW)

Definition

Provides information to the public on the whereabouts of registered sex offenders regardless of state, territory or tribal boundaries.

 

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