1/9 Law Pathway Meeting: Forensic evidence

Multiple Select

Why is it important for forensic evidence to be collected legally and carefully in law-related careers? (Pick two answers)

• Because evidence is only powerful if legally obtained.

• Because science has nothing to do with legal boundaries.

• In law, it's most important that you can argue well, regardless of the evidence presented.

• Because forensic evidence is always accepted in court regardless of how it is collected.

• Mistakes with evidence can cause injustice for the victims and the people accused of a crime.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic fingerprint patterns?

• Loop

• Whorl

• Arch

• Swirl

Categorize

Options (5)

Pointer

Ring

Thumb

Middle

Pinky

Click on the image. Sort the finger into the correct classification of fingerprint type based on the image

Radial loop

Ulnar loop

Multiple Select

Select the 3 correct statements about fingerprint pattern types.

• Arches have ridges that slope upward and down like hills.

• Ulnar loops flow from and toward the arm's radius bone.

• Ridges on fingerprints are called swirl patterns.

• Double loop whorls form S or W shapes.

• Minutiae in the ridges help further identify a person's unique fingerprint patterns.

Multiple Choice

Why is it important to analyze the pattern type and minutiae in fingerprints when comparing them to others?

• To ensure accurate identification and avoid mistaken identity

• To make the fingerprints look more interesting

• To create more complex fingerprint records

• To confuse lawyers

Multiple Choice

A ___ must be obtained from a judge to authorize a specific search and seizure of evidence.

• warrant
• 4th amendment

• exclusionary rule

• chain of custody

Multiple Select

Which of the following 3 options are required for forensic evidence to be admissible (allowed) in court?

• Evidence must be legally obtained

• Proper handling and documentation

• Evidence must be relevant and reliable

• Evidence must be collected quickly

• Evidence must be favorable to both sides in a case

Open Ended

Answer the following questions:

1. What is one new thing you learned today?

2. Based on what you learned today, what interests you about a law-related career?