Forensics Final Exam SM1

What is the CSI effect?

The belief that jurors expect more forensic evidence to make a conviction because of shows like CSI.

Forensic science is

the application of science to criminal acts or behaviors.

What is another name for forensic science?

Criminalistics

Who investigates major illicit drug activity in and outside the country?

DEA

What is the 5th Amendment about?

It prohibits self-incrimination and double jeopardy

When is a search warrant not needed?

All of these choices.

If something is admissible in court, what does that mean?

It is evidence that is accepted in court.

What four sciences are applied within forensic science?

Chemistry, Biology, Physics and Geology

What does the Locard Exchange Principle state?

It states that whenever two objects/people come into contact, there is a transfer of material.

Which of the following is false?

The Miranda Rights are a notification given by police to criminal suspects in police
custody advising them of their right to a jury of their peers.

Who has the largest crime lab in the world?

FBI

Which of the following is true?

Choosing not to lie about anything is a moral standard.