Why are feces not terribly useful for criminal investigations?

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Feces are comprised mainly of water. Other components include undigested food matter, living and dead bacteria, Feces are not terribly useful for genetic analysis. Only if there are no other possible sources for DNA would feces prove useful. A sample would be collected with a moistened swab that would be allowed to air dry. Feces are also not used for drug testing.

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Adolescents who do not receive affection from their parents during childhood are ______.

A. more likely to be depressed and suicidal as they mature B. more likely to use illicit drugs and be more aggressive as they mature C. more likely to suffer mental impairment as they mature D. more likely to engage in violent crime as they mature

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

Deliberation means the act was considered beforehand.

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The only thing deterring the ______ CPT from engaging in crime is a sense of morality

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

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An information is drafted by the

A. prosecutor. B. defense attorney. C. judge. D. grand jury.

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