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Criminal Investigations
BPOC 29
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Criminal Justice
Undergraduate 1
12/12/2017

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Term
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
Definition
It is still admissible under the “good faith” exception to the Texas Exclusionary Rule.
Term
Robbery differs from theft and burglary in that it involves
Definition
force or threat of force.
Term
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?
Definition
   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.
Term
As a witness in a criminal trial and officer should be perceived by the jury as;
Definition
An “objective public servant” presenting only the facts of the case.
Term
“______________” 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.
Definition
Post Mortem Lividity
Term
Which of the following statements is true concerning “crime scene sketching?”
Definition
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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.
Term
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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Corpus delicti

Term
Which of the following would be considered to be a “goal” of criminal investigation?
Definition
all are goals of criminal investigation
Term
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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Invocation of the Rule

Term
“____________” 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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Pedophilia

Term
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.
Definition
Direct examination
Term
“_______________” 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.
Definition
Rigor Mortis
Term
“____________” Anything that helps establish the facts related to a crime.
Definition
Evidence
Term
The ____________ sketch is useful when no camera is available.
Definition
perspective
Term
The “Three Tools of the Criminal Investigator” as given by the BPOC are:
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Information, Instrumentation, Interviewing

Term
In order to facilitate proper orientation of a crime scene sketch, ______________.
Definition
use an arrow pointing to the north
Term
“_____________” is the dissection of a dead body for the purpose of inquiry into the cause of death.
Definition

 

Autopsy

Term
A/an “______________” is the explanation of symbols used to identify objects in the sketch.
Definition

 

legend

Term
“______________”: 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.
Definition
Corpus delicti
Term
“____________” An act or omission forbidden by law and punishable by a fine, imprisonment, or even death.
Definition
Crime
Term
The term “____________” includes all means by which an alleged fact is established or disproved.
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Evidence

Term
“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.
Definition
bloodstains, semen stains, mud
Term
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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True

Term
The robber
Definition
    is usually armed.
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is a dangerous criminal.
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usually plans the crime.
Term
In regards to crime scene search patterns, the “_____________” was given as “among the most effective for outside searches.
Definition
Strip Search
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