Identify and discuss the four roles of evidence in criminal investigations.
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Physical evidence can help establish the elements of a crime and thus function as corpusdelictievidence. However, it is not necessary that physical evidence be present in order for a crime to occur. Physical evidence can be used to make associations among crime scenes, perpetrators, victims, and tools. This is the most common role of physical evidence. Physical evidence can function as corroborativeevidence and thereby support other evidence in establishing a fact in question. Physical evidence may serve an identification function. It can be direct or circumstantial in establishing a fact.
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Discuss three principles from the American Correctional Association Code of Ethics. Provide an example of a prison situation to which each principle would apply.
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Identify one terrorist group that had originated prior to 1960 and was still active at the turn of the 21st century.
What will be an ideal response?
All but which of the following is an example of a public drunkenness law found in different jurisdictions in the U.S.?
a. Aggravated drunkenness b. Breach of peace c. Disorderly conduct d. Public intoxication
What is the danger in giving police on the street the authority to empty a suspect's pockets in the name of officer safety?
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