TFSC FINAL EXAM QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
What is a way to help prevent contamination of evidence?
wearing PPE including gloves and booties
What should an evidence label include?
-name
-date
-location
-case number
-description of item
-sealed with evidence tape
Define chain of custody
series of steps or safeguards taken to maintain control of an item to ensure evidence is in
substantially same condition as when it was collected
Does every link in the chain of custody need to be proven?
No, but first and last must be present and no significant gaps
How to establish a chain of custody?
must have documentation to prove the receipt of item, what happened to item, and procedures
used to safeguard item between time it was collected and time it's presented in court
How do you collect biological evidence?
-Ensure it is dry
-for blood or fluids that cannot go to lab perform double swab
-use paper packaging
How do you collect trace evidence?
with tweezers and tape and place in paper bindles
, How do you collect drug evidence?
-for powders use paper bindles
-for pills use bottles
-for plants, ensure they're dry then place in paper
How do you collect firearm evidence?
-bullets and cartridge casings go in bottles or envelopes surrounded by cotton wadding
-guns are unloaded and placed in gun boxes and secured
How to prevent contamination between items?
-change gloves between items
-package items separately
-clean work surface between items
What is the Brady rule?
the constitutional duty to disclose exculpatory and impeachment evidence or information
What is the Michael Morton Act?
The Act is designed to ensure a more open discovery process. The bill's open file policy removes
barriers for accessing evidence. It is considered statutory
What led to the Brady appeal?
Brady did not kill the victim but was sentenced to death. Upon appeal, his new attorney
discovered that Bobbit (the co-conspirator) had made statements to the police admitting he killed
the victim. The prosecution withheld this information from Brady during his first trial
What are the 3 takeaways from the Brady rule?
1. suppression of evidence by the prosecution
2. evidence favorable to the accused
3. evidence is material
T or F: analysts are considered part of the prosecution under the Brady rule?
CORRECT ANSWERS!!
What is a way to help prevent contamination of evidence?
wearing PPE including gloves and booties
What should an evidence label include?
-name
-date
-location
-case number
-description of item
-sealed with evidence tape
Define chain of custody
series of steps or safeguards taken to maintain control of an item to ensure evidence is in
substantially same condition as when it was collected
Does every link in the chain of custody need to be proven?
No, but first and last must be present and no significant gaps
How to establish a chain of custody?
must have documentation to prove the receipt of item, what happened to item, and procedures
used to safeguard item between time it was collected and time it's presented in court
How do you collect biological evidence?
-Ensure it is dry
-for blood or fluids that cannot go to lab perform double swab
-use paper packaging
How do you collect trace evidence?
with tweezers and tape and place in paper bindles
, How do you collect drug evidence?
-for powders use paper bindles
-for pills use bottles
-for plants, ensure they're dry then place in paper
How do you collect firearm evidence?
-bullets and cartridge casings go in bottles or envelopes surrounded by cotton wadding
-guns are unloaded and placed in gun boxes and secured
How to prevent contamination between items?
-change gloves between items
-package items separately
-clean work surface between items
What is the Brady rule?
the constitutional duty to disclose exculpatory and impeachment evidence or information
What is the Michael Morton Act?
The Act is designed to ensure a more open discovery process. The bill's open file policy removes
barriers for accessing evidence. It is considered statutory
What led to the Brady appeal?
Brady did not kill the victim but was sentenced to death. Upon appeal, his new attorney
discovered that Bobbit (the co-conspirator) had made statements to the police admitting he killed
the victim. The prosecution withheld this information from Brady during his first trial
What are the 3 takeaways from the Brady rule?
1. suppression of evidence by the prosecution
2. evidence favorable to the accused
3. evidence is material
T or F: analysts are considered part of the prosecution under the Brady rule?
