_____ can occur by introducing foreign DNA onto evidence through coughing or sneezing during the collection procedure

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


Answer: Contamination

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The exigent circumstances exception applies to digital evidence because:

a. Digital media can be altered or damaged by extreme temperatures b. Digital media can be altered or damaged by strong magnetic fields c. Basic computer commands can destroy data d. Digital evidence can be fragile e. All of the above

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Which of the following is NOT true in regards to the inquisitorial criminal justice system?

a. The court controls the process through rigid rules and procedures b. Favors documentary evidence c. Trials are not required to establish the truth d. Verdicts are decided upon by professionally trained career judges

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Jury instructions include:

a. defining the elements of the charge offense. b. defining the burden of proof. c. both a and b. d. neither a nor b.

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The Constitution is a different type of document than a statute, because it expresses the will of the people as a whole

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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