Introduction to Law for Forensic Science Quiz

Evelyn was caught speeding on the highway. What is the penalty for this infraction?

• Fine

• Jail

• Both fine and jail

• No penalty

Evelyn was caught shoplifting a candy bar from a store. What type of crime did she commit?

• A major crime punishable by fines and/or more than one year in prison

• A minor offense or petty crime punishable by a fine

• A minor crime punishable by a fine or jail

• A crime that is not punishable

William was caught stealing a car and was taken to court. If found guilty, what kind of crime would this be considered?

• A major crime punishable by fines and/or more than one year in prison

• A minor offense or petty crime punishable by a fine

• A minor crime punishable by a fine or jail

• A crime that is not punishable

Nora, Olivia, and Michael are participating in a school debate. They are discussing which amendment of the Bill of Rights protects their freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, and the right to petition during the debate. Can you identify the amendment they are referring to?

• 1st Amendment

• 2nd Amendment

• 3rd Amendment

• 4th Amendment

Abigail is studying the 5th Amendment of the Bill of Rights for her history class. What does the 5th Amendment protect?

• Due process, double jeopardy, self-incrimination, eminent domain

• Freedom of speech, press, religion, assembly, right to petition

• Militia, right to bear arms

• Quartering of Troops

Kai, Sophia, and Evelyn are discussing the 6th Amendment of the Bill of Rights. What does it guarantee?

• Trial by jury, rights of the accused, speedy trial, public trial, confrontation, right to counsel

• Civil trial by jury

• Prohibition of excessive bail, cruel & unusual punishment

• Enumeration of rights

Evelyn was arrested and taken to the police station for questioning. What rights should be read to her before the questioning begins?

• No Rights are read.

• Ms. Hatcher Rights

• The Jane Rights

• The Miranda Rights

During a trial, Michael, a lawyer, wants to present scientific evidence. Which standard should he follow according to the Frye Standard?

• A standard for admissibility of scientific evidence based on general acceptance by the relevant scientific community

• A standard for admissibility of scientific evidence based on the judge's decision

• A standard for admissibility of scientific evidence based on peer review

• A standard for admissibility of scientific evidence based on the rate of error

In a mock trial at school, a controversial piece of evidence has been presented. According to the Daubert standard, who among the following decides whether this evidence can be admitted? Isla, playing the role of the jury, Aiden, acting as the judge, Lily, the expert witness, or the relevant scientific community represented by other students?

• Isla (The jury)

• Aiden (The judge)

• Lily (The expert witness)

• The relevant scientific community (Other students)

During a school debate, Daniel, Rohan, and Zoe are discussing a hypothetical crime scenario. According to them, what must be established to prove a case in their scenario?

• Motive, means, opportunity

• Means, opportunity, evidence

• Evidence, motive, opportunity

• Opportunity, motive, means