WorksheetsForensics History and Law
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 23mins
Which of the following is NOT included in the Miranda Warning?
You have the right to remain silent
Anything you say or do can be used against you in a court of law
If you cannot afford a lawyer, one will be appointed to you
You have the right to bail no matter the crime
Which Amendment(s) are relevant for this case?
5th Amendment
6th Amendment
1st Amendment
28th Amendment
What does the Daubert vs Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals explain?
It allowed vaccines in the country.
It explains the four amendments involved in forensic evidence.
It dictates the standards that must be met for evidence to be admissible in court.
It was the first type of standard for the court.
What is the difference between criminal and civil law punishments?
Criminal law is between society and government where civil law is between citizens.
Criminal law has punishments of prison, fines and potential death where civil has mostly fines, jail time and rehabilitation.
Criminals the government deals with where civilians communities deal with.
They both have the same punishments.
What is the difference between a misdemeanor and an infraction?
Misdemeanor is a serious offense involving violence where a felony is for petty crimes.
Misdemeanor is a minor offense where a felony is for petty crimes.
Misdemeanor is a minor offense where a felony is for violent crimes that are more serious.
Misdemeanor is a minor offense where a infraction is for petty crimes.
What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?
Misdemeanor is a serious offense involving violence where a felony is for petty crimes.
Misdemeanor is a minor offense where a felony is for petty crimes.
Misdemeanor is a minor offense where a felony is for violent crimes that are more serious.
Misdemeanor is a minor offense where a infraction is for petty crimes.
The court case of Daubert vs Merrell Dow, changed the standard of admission of scientific evidence. The case occurred in the
1920's
1970's
1950's
1990's
Violations of civil law are punishable by:
fines
up to three years in prison
less than one year in prison
could be any of the above
Evidence is admissible if it
addresses an issue
is reliable
is relevant
all of the above
The case that decided that evidence allowed in court depends on what is “generally accepted” by the relevant scientific community was
Frye v United States
Dow v State of Michigan
Frye v Daubert
Daubert v Dow
Which of the following is NOT true concerning the Daubert Ruling
it applies only to state courts
a theory must be testable
the rate of error must be given for evidence admissibility
a theory must be subject to peer review
The effectiveness of an expert’s testimony is almost always dependent on
the experience and credentials of the expert
the educational background of the expert
the ability of the expert to talk in clear, concise language about evaluating evidence
all of the above
Who created the Exchange Principal
Edmond Locard
Edward Locard
Edmond Locald
Edward Locald
A cross transfer of evidence between a suspect and victim
Chain of Custody
District Attorney
Locard Exchange principle
