Chapter 1- Intro
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Evidence that is related and proves something
Probative
Evidence that addresses an issue of a particular crime
Material
The first act in a criminal proceeding where the defendant is brought before court to hear charges and enter a plea
Arrangements
Statutory law is based on what?
The Constitution
Testimony given by a witness based on what others have said
Hearsay
What field of study would be connected to this evidence: cast, marks or impressions
Toolmarks
What field of study would be connected to this evidence: determining fire cases
Arson
What field of study would be connected to this evidence: firearms, shells, and casings
Ballistics
What field of study would be connected to this evidence: handwriting, checks,inks, and papers
Documents
What field of study would be connected to this evidence: crashes or failure of structures
Engineering
What field of study would be connected to this evidence: insects
Entomology
What field of study would be connected to this evidence: blood
Serology
What field of study would be connected to this evidence: sand and soil
Geology
Violations are?
Infractions, Misdemeanors, and a felony.
What field of study would be connected to this evidence: teeth
Odontology
What field of study would be connected to this evidence: pollen and spores
Palynology
What field of study would be connected to this evidence: determines the cause of death
Pathology
What field of study would be connected to this evidence: drugs and poison
Toxicology
Criminology is another term for forensic science
False
A felony is considered a serious crime
True
A grand jury can be used to determine whether there is enough evidence to bring the accused to a formal trial
True
A forensic scientist must always work in a lab
False
Any time a law has been broken, a violation has occurred
True
Civil law is sometimes referred to as private law
True