What is Locard’s exchange principle?

What will be an ideal response?


Locard’s exchange principle states that whenever two objects come into contact with one another, there is exchange of materials between them. When this happens during the commission of a crime, the cross-transfer of evidence can connect the suspect to his or her victim.

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In report writing use definite and concrete words.

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

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Which illegal drug has led to legal disputes (e.g., the U.S. Supreme Court decision in United States v. Armstrong) about the role of racial discrimination in the sentencing of drug offenders?

a. Marijuana b. Cocaine c. PCP ("angel dust") d. Heroin

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The prosecution of intimate partner violence has been dealt a blow in what recent court decisions?

What will be an ideal response?

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The idea that sentences that are imposed should closely match the time inmates actually serve is called ________ in sentencing

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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