How are crime-scene sketches used by prosecutors?

What will be an ideal response?


A properly prepared sketch is an important tool for the prosecutor. The sketch can become the focus point of courtroom testimony. Witnesses can show on the diagram their relationship to observations of the crime, and each item of evidence can be pinpointed.

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Rigor mortis refers to the:

a. Temperature of death. b. Stiffness of death. c. Color of death. d. Time of death.

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There is no question as to whether the reduction in crime and protection against terrorist attacks, through the use of surveillance programs, are enough to warrant the loss of privacy

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Compare and contrast nature and nurture theory and the relationship each have with criminality.

What will be an ideal response?

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Conservatives are more concerned about the rights of the offender than of obtaining a conviction

a. True b. False

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