Discuss some of the reasons that the public might have unrealistic expectations of forensic science services

What will be an ideal response?


The student should mention the media and the CSI effect. He/she may also mention the lack of training and education among criminal justice professionals.

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In Rochin v. California, the Court considered whether evidence of narcotics, which had been obtained through the involuntary stomach pumping of the defendant, should be admissible

a. True b. False

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In the mid-1800s, most members of the juvenile justice system believed that the delinquent's family was generally considered a major source of the problem

Poor upbringing, bad habits, drinking and immorality were commonly accepted parental sources. Which religion did these "experts" believe were also indicative of these "symptoms"? a. Jewish. b. Protestant. c. Catholic. d. Quaker. e. Mormon.

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When interviewing, you should never indicate that you are interested in hiring a woman or minority person to improve your Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity profile.

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

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Organic laws are those laws of Parliament that describe the machinery of government; an example of which being, The Human Rights Act of 1998

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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