In what order should field notes be taken?

What will be an ideal response?


When first encountering a witness or victim, it is important for the investigator to allow the person to state in his or her own words what occurred. After the subject provides his or her initial explanation, then more specific questions should be asked to pinpoint exactly what occurred.

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What are the special challenges involved in investigating ritualistic crimes?

What will be an ideal response?

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Edward Snowden, founder of WikiLeaks, posted a video showing a 2007 incident wherein Iraqi civilians and journalists were killed by U.S. forces.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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As a general rule, when a court of appeals has ruled on the initial appeal, there is only a slim chance that a state or the federal supreme court will hear any additional appeal

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Under the conflict theory, imprisonment does NOT ______.

a. limit any acts of resistance that those harmed the most by the system can wage because many voices are silenced. b. increase the likelihood of fruitful social movement. c. increase any delinquency or criminality on the part of the imprisoned people because they are now part of an angry, violent system in which crime is a part of daily life. d. stigmatize and shut people out of jobs and lucrative legitimate opportunities if released from prison.

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