Forensic Science 1 - FINAL REVIEW

Crimes may be actions or omissions that violate the law.

• True
• False

Criminalistics is the use of various fields of science to examine and analyze evidence.

• True
• False

Forensic Science involves an application of the fields of chemistry and biology to the law, but no other sciences are really used.

• True
• False

Small offenses punishable with small fines or summons.

• Infractions
• Misdemeanors
• Felonies

Somewhat serious offenses with hefty fines, community service, or up to one year in jail as a punishment.

• Infractions
• Misdemeanors
• Felonies

The most serious offenses punishable with significant jail time, life in prison, or even the death penalty.

• Infractions
• Misdemeanors
• Felonies

An expert's analysis of data or a psychologist's discussion about a suspect's mental state would be considered...

• Probative Evidence.
• Prejudicial Evidence.
• Circumstantial Evidence.

Fingerprints, hair samples, or blood found at the scene of a crime would be considered...

• Probative Evidence.
• Prejudicial Evidence.
• Circumstantial Evidence.

Cigarettes found at a crime scene that are the same brand smoked by a suspect would be considered...

• Probative Evidence.
• Prejudicial Evidence.
• Circumstantial Evidence.

Decide which type of crime each of the following is...

Groups:

(a) Infractions

,

(b) Misdemeanors

,

(c) Felonies

• Homicide

• Robbery

• Drunk Driving (1st Offense)

• Simple Assault

• Shoplifting

• Littering

• Burglary

• Jay Walking

• Rape

• Vandalism

• Prostitution

• Trespassing

• Aggravated Assault

• Traffic Violations

• Arson