In the "Closer Look" box on page 507 and 508, several tips are given for testifying in court. Pick ten, and discuss why they are important, and what the potential consequences for not following these tips
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Answers will vary. Here are some possible examples. The tip to refresh your memory is important because officers are a key witness and can often make or break a case. If an officer is not prepared and has not review the notes of the case, they will not appear credible. The tip to tell the truth is extremely important because if the defense attorney shows one discrepancy from the officer's testimony, then the jury might not believe the rest of the testimony. The tip to not discuss the case outside the courtroom is important because any negative comments can slant a jury, or evidence shared in the hallway may fall into the hands of a defense attorney.
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a. Reasonable cause c. Plausible cause b. Feasible cause d. Probable cause
Organized groups with a mission to influence political decisions and policy are:
a. National groups b. Policy groups c. Interest groups d. Legislator groups
Explain the concept of attendant circumstances as used as an element of a crime
What will be an ideal response?
Acquisition refers to
a. the process of making the actual agent (bacteria, chemical, fissile material) into a form that can cause the most casualties. b. how quickly victims will come in contact with and react to the agent. c. a terrorist group must obtain the agent or agents they are considering using. The difficulty of this task depends on the nature of the agent. d. a terrorist or terrorist group must develop an accurate and widespread system so that their chosen weapon has the widest impact (translation: casualties) possible.