Criminal Justice Investigations
Exam Solutions
Course Introduction
Criminal Justice Investigations explores the principles, techniques, and processes involved in investigating criminal activity. The course covers the methods used by law enforcement professionals to collect, preserve, and analyze evidence, including crime scene management, interviewing witnesses and suspects, and the proper documentation and reporting of findings. Students will learn about the legal and ethical considerations that guide investigative work, the role of technology and forensic science in solving crimes, and how investigations contribute to the broader criminal justice system. The course emphasizes critical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills essential for successful investigative outcomes.
Recommended Textbook
Criminal Evidence 7th Edition by Norman M Garland
Available Study Resources on Quizplus
15 Chapters
948 Verified Questions
948 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/study-set/2928
Page 2
Chapter 1: Introduction to the Law of Evidence and the
Pretrial
Process
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
62 Verified Questions
62 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/58352
Sample Questions
Q1) The federal courts are authorized to try which of the following crimes?
A)robbery of federally insured banks
B)armed robbery
C)grand theft
D)burglary
Answer: A
Q2) The prosecutor is not responsible for
A)charging criminal law violators in court on behalf of the people of a district.
B)deciding whether to dismiss charges.
C)conducting any plea negotiations.
D)evaluating all evidence for the court.
Answer: D
Q3) The "chain of custody" refers to the proper handling of evidence during trial.
A)True
B)False
Answer: False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 3
Chapter 2: The Trial Process
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
63 Verified Questions
63 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/58351
Sample Questions
Q1) What is the practical effect of the recent U.S.Supreme Court's decisions such as Blakely v.Washington and U.S.v Booker regarding sentencing guidelines and procedure?
Answer: The Court's decisions indicate that mandatory sentencing systems contemplated by state and federal sentencing guidelines are now seriously impaired and it remains to be seen how much discretion in sentencing will be restored to trial judges.
Q2) What is the role of an alternate juror?
Answer: An alternate juror sits in the courtroom and hears all the evidence,but does not participate in the deliberation process unless a primary juror is excused.
Q3) What could a witness do that could lead to a mistrial?
Answer: If a witness answers a question which is then objected to and sustained,or if a witness answers after the objection is sustained and the answer contains damaging or prejudicial information to the defendant,the judge in his or her discretion can declare a mistrial.
Q4) Venire is a pool of available jurors sent to a courtroom.
A)True
B)False
Answer: True
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 4
Chapter 3: Evidence-Basic Concepts
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
65 Verified Questions
65 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/58350
Sample Questions
Q1) The "balancing test" serves to exclude some evidence
A)even though that evidence may have some arguable relevance.
B)if the defendant requests the test be applied.
C)if the crime was a felony or tried in a federal court.
D)if the crime was a felony or tried in a state court.
Answer: A
Q2) Which of the following has not gained acceptance and thus is not judicially recognized as a scientific fact or principle?
A)Radar for determining speed
B)Polygraph,or lie detector test
C)Fingerprint analysis
D)Hair structure
Answer: B
Q3) Which of the following operate as a substitute for evidence
A)judicial notice.
B)corroborative evidence.
C)stipulation.
D)contradictory evidence.
Answer: A
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 5
Chapter 4: Witnesses-Competency and Privileged Communications
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
65 Verified Questions
65 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/58349
Sample Questions
Q1) If a marriage was a sham,then the husband-wife privilege will not apply.
A)True
B)False
Q2) In many jurisdictions,when one partner of a marriage threatens to commit,or commits a crime,or fraud,upon the other,the victim spouse can be compelled to testify irrespective of his or her wishes.
A)True
B)False
Q3) In a jurisdiction that recognizes the husband-wife privilege,the prohibition relates to all matters of information obtained during all the following except:
A)Prior to marriage.
B)During a marriage.
C)During a separation.
D)After a divorce.
Q4) Most federal courts hold that a qualified news reporter's privilege exists under federal law.
A)True
B)False
Q5) What is a voir dire of the witness?
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 6
Chapter 5: Witnesses-Lay and Expert
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
62 Verified Questions
62 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/58348
Sample Questions
Q1) The Uniform Act to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses permits a court to do all of the following except:
A)require the appearance of an out of state witness to determine whether or not he or she is a material witness.
B)order a witness to appear in the court where an original subpoena was issued if he or she is determined to be a material witness.
C)allow the issuance of a subpoena to an out of state witness and to have the subpoena sent to a court in that state.
D)require the testimony of an out of state witness who is not material.
Q2) In order to ensure that a witness appears to testify,most lawyers will compel witnesses' attendance by issuing a subpoena.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Name five categories of subjects about which a lay witness may testify.
Q4) What three requirements must be satisfied in order to utilize the testimony of an expert witness?
Q5) What is the Uniform Act to Secure the Attendance of Witnesses and what does it do?
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 7
Chapter 6: Credibility and Impeachment
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
63 Verified Questions
63 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/58347
Sample Questions
Q1) One purpose of cross-examination is to present the witness's testimony in the light most favorable to the cross-examiner's case.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What are five reasons why a witness may not tell the truth?
Q3) Under the Federal Rules of Evidence,a witness can always be impeached by any felony conviction he or she has.
A)True
B)False
Q4) The primary function of cross-examination is to impeach the witness.
A)True
B)False
Q5) A witness who does not believe in God can be impeached for a lack of credibility. A)True
B)False
Q6) A biased witness's testimony is excluded if the bias is extreme or severe enough. A)True
B)False
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 8
Chapter 7: The Hearsay Rule
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
64 Verified Questions
64 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/58346
Sample Questions
Q1) All of the following are types of prior statements by witnesses except:
A)prior assertion statements
B)prior consistent statements
C)prior identification statements
D)prior inconsistent statements
Q2) Explain how the Court in Crawford v Washington (2004)redefined the Confrontation Clause.
Q3) For an opposing parties' statement (admissions)to be admissible,the statement must be against the interest of the person when made.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Self-authentication means that the authenticity of the document is derived on its face.
A)True
B)False
Q5) What are the four foundational requirements for a dying declaration?
Q6) A statement is limited to spoken words only for purposes of evidence at trial.
A)True
B)False
Q7) What two principles justify the state of mind exception to the hearsay rule?
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 9
Chapter 8: Opposing Partys Statements Admissionsand
Confessions
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
63 Verified Questions
63 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/58345
Sample Questions
Q1) "Interrogation" as used in Miranda refers to ONLY express questioning.
A)True
B)False
Q2) What is an adoptive opposing party's statement (admissions)?
Q3) A Miranda violation is NOT a constitutional violation.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Once the accused invokes his right to counsel,the police cannot further interrogate the suspect,unless the accused himself initiates further communication,exchanges,or conversations with the police.
A)True
B)False
Q5) The Miranda requirements are triggered whenever the defendant is the focus of the investigation.
A)True
B)False
Q6) What is the test for "custody"?
B)False Page 10
Q7) Miranda requirements are imposed whenever there is a custodial interrogation. A)True
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 11
Chapter 9: The Exclusionary Rule-Search and Seizure
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
66 Verified Questions
66 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/58344
Sample Questions
Q1) Which of the following is not true about inventory searches?
A)They apply to persons.
B)They apply to vehicles.
C)They must be conducted pursuant to routine or standard police procedures.
D)They are designed for officer safety.
Q2) Which of the following is not true about consent searches?
A)Officers still need justification to search someone,even if they give consent.
B)It is an exception to the warrant requirement of the Fourth Amendment.
C)It is an exception to the probable cause requirement.
D)Consent must be voluntarily given.
Q3) A person may not have a reasonable expectation of privacy when talking to another because that second person may later reveal the conversation to the police.
A)True
B)False
Q4) An individual has a constitutional right against self-incrimination not to furnish blood or handwriting samples.
A)True
B)False
Q5) Name the objects of a search or seizure.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 12
Chapter 10: Exclusionary Rule-Identification Procedures
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
63 Verified Questions
63 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/58343
Sample Questions
Q1) Why is it necessary for counsel to be present at a post-indictment lineup?
Q2) Even if there is no Sixth Amendment right to counsel violation,an identification may still be excluded on other grounds.
A)True
B)False
Q3) If,after applying the five Biggers factors,the court finds the identification procedure reliable,the court should admit that identification,regardless of its suggestiveness.
A)True
B)False
Q4) Police stations are not theatrical casting offices.What standard and test is used to determine whether a lineup or photo array includes persons matching a defendant's general physical description?
Q5) Even though the use of a single photograph or show-up is highly suggestive,the court may justify its use in certain emergency or exigent circumstances.
A)True
B)False
Q6) List and describe the three basic types of identification procedure.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Page 13
Chapter 11: Circumstantial Evidence
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
67 Verified Questions
67 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/58342
Sample Questions
Q1) Intent can only be proved by:
A)direct evidence.
B)common plan or design.
C)actus reus.
D)circumstantial evidence.
Q2) Prior crimes known to have been committed by the defendant may sometimes be introduced into evidence to prove that the defendant committed the crime for which he or she is now charged.
A)True
B)False
Q3) Evidence of other crimes,acts,or wrongs committed by the accused may be introduced during a criminal trial if the judge finds that:
A)they are pertinent to the prosecution's case against the defendant.
B)they are pertinent to issues other than bad character and the introduction of such evidence will not unduly prejudice the jury.
C)they relate to certain trial issues in dispute and the introduction of such evidence will not prejudice the jury.
D)they are relevant to the defendant's bad character.
Q4) What does the expression "opening Pandora's box" mean?
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 14
Chapter 12: Documentary Evidence and the Right of Discovery
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
63 Verified Questions
63 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/58341
Sample Questions
Q1) Which party has the burden of proving that an informer is a material witness?
A)The prosecution
B)The defendant
C)The judge
D)The jury
Q2) An exemplified copy of an original public record is a:
A)copy to which is attached a statement by the officer having custody of the record certifying that the document is a true copy of the original.
B)copy produced by methods possessing an accuracy that virtually eliminates the possibility of error.
C)certified copy that also contains the certification of the presiding judge of the particular jurisdiction stating that the attestation of the officer having custody of the record is in due form.
D)copy of a public record.
Q3) The Best Evidence rule applies to which of the following types of evidence?
A)Hearsay testimony.
B)Oral statements made by the defendant.
C)Authentic documents.
D)Writings recordings,and photographs.
Page 15
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 13: Physical Evidence
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
59 Verified Questions
59 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/58340
Sample Questions
Q1) List three procedures that may be used by a police officer to positively identify an object,and therefore,ensure its admissibility at trial?
Q2) Which of the following is an example of self-authenticating evidence?
A)A newspaper
B)A diary entry
C)A certified copy of a public record
D)A magazine
Q3) An extremely gory object may not be admitted because of its prejudicial nature,even though the object may be relevant to the case.
A)True
B)False
Q4) What are the four general categories of physical evidence?
Q5) When a crime scene is visited by the jury,it is required that the defendant be present at the viewing.
A)True
B)False
Q6) When is a crime scene video generally admitted? When is it not?
Q7) What are the first three things an officer would normally do upon arriving at a crime scene?
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 16
Chapter 14: Photographic, recorded, and
Computer-Generated Evidence
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
62 Verified Questions
62 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/58339
Sample Questions
Q1) How many photographs should be taken of a crime scene?
A)As many as is necessary to thoroughly and accurately record all the information available.
B)As many as the prosecution tends to admit into evidence.
C)There is no fixed number for most crimes except homicides.When the crime is a homicide at least twenty photos must be taken,beginning with the general area of the homicide and ending with close-up shots,depicting the wounds.
D)There is no universal fixed number of photographs taken for evidentiary purposes,each police department establishes its own criteria.
Q2) While there is no actual rule,a posed or reconstructed crime scene is generally inadmissible.
A)True
B)False
Q3) What data should be included on an identification card placed at a crime scene for photographing? Where should it be placed?
Q4) State who needs to lay the foundation to admit a digital image or recording and explain why.
Q5) Identify those witnesses who can authenticate a photograph or recording.
Page 17
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above.
Chapter 15: How to Testify Effectively
Available Study Resources on Quizplus for this Chatper
61 Verified Questions
61 Flashcards
Source URL: https://quizplus.com/quiz/58338
Sample Questions
Q1) If the defense attorney continues to look at the officer after the officer has completed his or her answer,then the officer should continue to try to answer more completely.
A)True
B)False
Q2) Profane or vulgar terms must be avoided while testifying,even if the officer is repeating the exact words used in a conversation.
A)True
B)False
Q3) It is improper for the officer to discuss the facts of a case with anyone before testifying.
A)True
B)False
Q4) During an officer's testimony,what should an officer do when the prosecutor has overlooked what seems to be a crucial element of the questioning?
Q5) List three duties of an officer at a crime scene that will aid the prosecution at trial.
Q6) Describe appropriate court attire for the police officer.
Q7) List some ways in which an officer can improve his or her skills as a witness.
To view all questions and flashcards with answers, click on the resource link above. Page 18