Identify and define the six forms of evidence used in criminal trials
What will be an ideal response?
Direct Evidence, Circumstantial Evidence, Real Evidence, Testimonial Evidence, Demonstrative Evidence and Material Evidence. Direct evidence is evidence that proves a fact without the need for the juror to infer anything from it. Circumstantial evidence is evidence that indirectly proves a fact. Real evidence is any tangible item that can be perceived within the five senses. Testimonial evidence consists of verbal statements given by someone who is under oath. Demonstrative evidence is evidence that seeks to demonstrate a certain point (e.g., drawings and illustrations). Material evidence is evidence that is relevant and goes to substantial matters in dispute, or has legitimate influence or bearings on the decision of the case.
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What led to reforms in prisons that expanded the scope of prisoner's rights? What strategies were used to achieve this expansion of rights? What caused this movement to then slow down?
What will be an ideal response?
All except which of the following can be attributed to the use of alcohol.
a. reduced inhibitions b. sound judgement c. increased aggressiveness d. dulled sensitivity
In a combined frequency display, the distributions of a set of conceptually similar variables with the same response categories
A) Are presented separately with different headings for responses B) Are presented separately with common headings for responses C) Are presented together with common headings for responses D) None of the above
American law enforcement is a(n) _________ occupation
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word