Cuny John Jay College Of Criminal Justice

Here are some notes summarizing the introduction to psychology and its connection to the law. The notes cover the definitions used in the legal system, different areas of forensic psychology, a brief history of the relationship between psychology and law, the roles of psychologists in legal settings, and how psychologists can impact the justice system.

A child with autism has been admitted to the pediatric unit for observation. Which intervention is best? - assign a private room and allow parents to bring in the child’s belongings 2. The nurse is assessing a newborn that had undergone vaginal delivery. Which of the following findings is least likely to be observed in a normal newborn? - respirations are regular, mouth breathing 60 -80 bpm 3. A nurse is assessing a 2 1/2 year old toddler at a well child visit. Which clinical findi...

Forensic chemistry is use to investigate using chemical methods

BIO 273 EXAM WITH COMPLETE ANSWERS

What is disclosure? Disclosure relates to the production of material/evidence (both prosecution and defence) that will be used at the trial of a defendant The the duty of disclosure under s. 3 CPIA 1996 is _________ and _______. the duty of disclosure under s. 3 CPIA 1996 is objective and ongoing. What act governs disclosure? Post charge / pre-trial disclosure is governed by the Criminal Procedure and Investigations Act 1996. What disclosure can be given pre-charge, in ...

Outcomes 1. Analyse the other side's list of documents and advise on whether the disclosure complies with the CPR and whether claims to legal professional privilege have been properly made. 2. Apply detailed and comprehensive knowledge to ensure that witness statements comply with CPR Part 32 and PD32. 3. Apply detailed and comprehensive knowledge to advise on instructing experts and the rules relating to expert evidence. 4. Exercise sound professional judgement in advising on the admissibi...

Courts have expressed concern that requiring too much prosecutorial disclosure in a criminal case might result in the defendant ____________. taking undue advantage ____________ evidence is any evidence that would cast doubt on the credibility of a witness. Impeachment In Giglio v. United States (1972), the Supreme Court clarified that all ____________ evidence, even if not a prior statement by a witness, must be disclosed to the defense. impeachment Informal prosecutoria...

Which of the following terms is used to describe the informal and formal exchange between the prosecutor and the defense attorney prior to trial? Discovery Which of the following Amendments provides for the right to the disclosure of evidence? None of the above Which of the following formal methods of exchanging information refers to written questions answered under oath to be used as evidence in court? Interrogatory Which of the following formal methods of exchanging inf...

Introduction *In criminal proceedings, not all evidence can be used. Evidence which is used in court must be admissible which means that it must be reliable and relevant to the case. Reliable evidence *Evidence that is credible and true. *This is usually questioned with regards to witness testimonies and expert witnesses. *The witness testimony must be believable by a reasonable person. *The expert witness must be supported by the rest of the scientific community. Relevant evi...

3 Levels of Evidentiary Proof 1. Probable Cause 2. Sufficient Admissible Evidence 3. Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt Probable Cause oReasonable trustworthy information sufficient to warrant a prudent person in believing that the crime at issue was committed by the named defendant. Not concerned with admissibility Very low bar When is it ok to charge only on PC? π Flight Risk π Danger to Community Sufficient Admissible Evidence oThe threshold for surviving a motion f...