Forensic Science

Which of the following is the best definition of forensic science?

• The science of studying dead people

• The application of science to medicine

• The application of science to the law

• The study of poisons

Which section of the modern crime lab is responsible for evidence that is processed using chemistry, physics, and geology?

• photography

• physical science

• biology

• fingerprints

Which crime lab unit is responsible for examining body fluids and organs for the presence of drugs and poisons?

• photography

• toxicology

• toolmarks

• evidence collection

There are no exceptions in giving Miranda Rights to suspects.

• True

• False

An example of civil law or public law is a hearing to discuss

• child custody

• a misdemeanor

• a felony

• a speeding ticket

All evidence in a court must

• be legally obtained

• have a chain of custody

• have a warrant attached

• be approved by the defendant

Which of the following is a plea that a defendant can enter?

• guilty

• not guilty

• no contest

• All of these

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major crime labs in the US?

• FBI

• DEA

• NRA

• USPS

A defendant is informed of the charges against him/her and enters a plea during a

• preliminary hearing

• arraignment

• plea barganing

• grand jury

Jaywalking is a type of

• misdemeanor

• felony

• infraction