Forensic experts can determine _____ by applying their knowledge to items found at the crime scene.

A. the time of death or injury
B. the motive behind a crime
C. the identities of the witnesses to a crime
D. the extent of evidence tampering


Answer: A

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Serious consequences follow a violation of the right to a speedy trial. Where a court determines that a defendant's constitutional right under the Sixth Amendment has been violated, the remedy for the violation

A) involves the judge issuing an apology to the defendant for the violation of his constitutional rights. B) is dismissal of the case with the inability to bring it back at any later time. C) is to reset the case for trial and bring the case to the top of the docket ahead of newer cases. D) is a reduction in the amount of time served that is equal to the length of the violation of the right to a speedy trial. E) responses B and C are correct responses.

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Explain the “Pink Syndrome.”

What will be an ideal response?

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A law that mandated a harsher sentence for a career criminal than a first time offender, even though both have committed the same crime, would be an example of

a. truth in sentencing. b. determinate sentencing. c. collective incapacitation. d. selective incapacitation.

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