What is the proper procedure for taking fingernail scrapings?

What will be an ideal response?


The investigator should scrape the undersurface of each nail with a dull object such as a toothpick to avoid cutting the skin.

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Who is the initial person to decide whether an officer has probable cause to request a warrant?

A) The issuing judge/magistrate B) The trial judge C) An appellate court judge D) A state supreme court justice

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Outline the steps involved in today's juvenile court

What will be an ideal response?

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In 2018, the FDA issued the warning that teenage use of e-cigarettes had reached an "epidemic proportion."

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

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The most important risk factor in the formation of a gang member is probably a. low socioeconomic status. b. poor school grades

c. family structure. d. poor self-esteem. e. chemical dependency.

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