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Forensics definition
ballistics
the science that deals with motion, behavior, most often firearm and bullet
odontology
examination of bite marks and dental identification
class evidence
common to a group of object or person
observation
process of watching something or someone carefully in order to gain information
crime scene
any place where evidence may be located and gathered to help explain events
criminalistics
the examination of physical evidence
criminology
studying the crime scene for motive, traits, and behaviors that would help interpret
the evidence
pathology
investigation of sudden, unexplained, or violent death
entomology
scientific study of insects
palynology
study of pollen and spores
polygraphy
the use of the lie detector
Locard Principle
two object come into contact with each other, there is always a transfer of material.
statutory law
legislative acts declaring, commanding, or prohibiting something.
case law/common law
the body of law made up of judicial opinions and precedents.
civil law
law that deals with non criminal suits brought to protect.
criminal law
regulation and enforcement of rights, setting the acceptable limits of conduct in
society
misdemeanor
minor crime punishable by fine in jail
felony
major crime punishable by fines and one year in prison
infraction
minor offense penalty fine
violation
a breach of right, duty, or law
Probable Cause
situation in which a reasonable person, viewing all the available information, would
conclude that a crime was committed by the suspect
Miranda Rights
rights guaranteed by the Constitution (police must read to arrestees)
Preliminary/ evidentiary hearing
Forensics definition
ballistics
the science that deals with motion, behavior, most often firearm and bullet
odontology
examination of bite marks and dental identification
class evidence
common to a group of object or person
observation
process of watching something or someone carefully in order to gain information
crime scene
any place where evidence may be located and gathered to help explain events
criminalistics
the examination of physical evidence
criminology
studying the crime scene for motive, traits, and behaviors that would help interpret
the evidence
pathology
investigation of sudden, unexplained, or violent death
entomology
scientific study of insects
palynology
study of pollen and spores
polygraphy
the use of the lie detector
Locard Principle
two object come into contact with each other, there is always a transfer of material.
statutory law
legislative acts declaring, commanding, or prohibiting something.
case law/common law
the body of law made up of judicial opinions and precedents.
civil law
law that deals with non criminal suits brought to protect.
criminal law
regulation and enforcement of rights, setting the acceptable limits of conduct in
society
misdemeanor
minor crime punishable by fine in jail
felony
major crime punishable by fines and one year in prison
infraction
minor offense penalty fine
violation
a breach of right, duty, or law
Probable Cause
situation in which a reasonable person, viewing all the available information, would
conclude that a crime was committed by the suspect
Miranda Rights
rights guaranteed by the Constitution (police must read to arrestees)
Preliminary/ evidentiary hearing
