Distinguish between recklessness and negligence.

What will be an ideal response?


The difference between reckless behavior and negligent behavior lies in the individual’s awareness of risks involved in the act committed. Reckless individuals are aware that their behavior is risky and creates a risk of substantial and unjustifiable harm. Negligent individuals are unaware of such a risk.

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Which of the following statements is true?

a. A bullet can be individualized to a weapon by the number and twist of its lands and grooves. b. The comparison microscope is an indispensable tool of the firearm examiner. c. The diameter of the bore of a rifled firearm is its gauge. d. Carbonaceous smoke or soot deposited around a bullet hole is normally indicative of a discharge 12 to 18 feet or less from the target.

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Explain how the ADA affects assignment decisions

What will be an ideal response?

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Investigative managers and supervisors do which one of the following:

a. Assign cases to detectives and monitor their progress. b. Ensure that detectives have ample time to investigate the cases in their caseload. c. Encourage detectives to concentrate on important cases - those that can be solved. d. All of the above

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The burden of proof for crimes is different than the burden of proof for torts

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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