Which of the following statements is true about authenticating crime scene evidence?
a. The burden for establishing authenticity is low.
b. The required method to authenticate evidence requires expert testimony.
c. The question in authentication is “has the offering party proved that the item is authentic?”
d. Both b and c are true.
a. The burden for establishing authenticity is low.
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Most searches conducted by the police do not involve a warrant
a. True b. False
According to the majority in United States Calandra (1974 ) the primary purpose of the Fourth Amendment exclusionary rule is to
A. Uphold the imperative of judicial integrity B. Deter police misconduct C. Prevent "silver platter" transfers of illegally seized evidence from and to federal officers D. Guarantee the Rule of Law
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A. strain theory B. control theory C. learning theory D. labeling theory