Why does a forensic scientist often opt not to use the most sensitive analytical techniques when comparing suspect substances?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer should include points such as the following:
At the highest levels of detail, no two things in this world are alike. Therefore, measurements that are extremely sensitive may show differences between two samples that suggest the samples came from different sources even though they actually came from the same source.

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Violations of the law usually go unpunished

a. True b. False

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A ___________ is a device that allows the police to learn every number dialed from a specifically targeted telephone

a. spike mike b. pen register c. digital display pager d. random enumerator

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Residential programs serve convicted individuals when they are first released from prison.

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

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Jacob's case ends up remaining in the juvenile court system. The judge adjudicates Jacob delinquent for the offense of manslaughter. The next step is for the judge to decide the appropriate punishment for Jacob. This stage is known as the:

a. adjudicatory hearing. b. disposition hearing. c. predisposition hearing. d. transfer hearing.

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