Question 1

The prosecutor is described by the text as the:

Accepted Answer

A) arbitrator. 
B) gatekeeper of the court system. 
C) mediator. 
D) trier of facts. 
A) arbitrator. 
B) gatekeeper of the court system. 
C) mediator. 
D) trier of facts.

Question 2

When should an investigator refer to his or her notes?

Accepted Answer

Use notes to help avoid contradictions a

Question 3

Which of the following statements is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Defense attorneys will try to impeach the testimony of prosecution witnesses. 
B) An officer who mishandles his or her testimony in court can be impeached from the investigation. 
C) Any witness moving through the well can automatically be impeached by the judge. 
D) A witness in court will be impeached if he or she does not look directly at the jury when testifying. 
A) Defense attorneys will try to impeach the testimony of prosecution witnesses. 
B) An officer who mishandles his or her testimony in court can be impeached from the investigation. 
C) Any witness moving through the well can automatically be impeached by the judge. 
D) A witness in court will be impeached if he or she does not look directly at the jury when testifying.

Question 4

The prosecutor may choose not to prosecute if the complainant refuses to prosecute.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Law enforcement officers find it important to embellish testimony in many cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Officers who are waiting to testify may speak to jurors or other witnesses as long as the communication is , such as a simple hello or the giving of directions.

Accepted Answer

A) de minimus 
B) exculpatory 
C) veneer 
D) de facto 
A) de minimus 
B) exculpatory 
C) veneer 
D) de facto

Question 7

Which of the following takes place last in a criminal trial?

Accepted Answer

A) opening statements 
B) instructions to the jury 
C) jury selection 
D) presentation of the defense's case 
A) opening statements 
B) instructions to the jury 
C) jury selection 
D) presentation of the defense's case

Question 8

An expert witness is a person who has special training, education, or experience in an area.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

The prosecutor is described by the text as the:

When should an investigator refer to his or her notes?

Which of the following statements is true?

The prosecutor may choose not to prosecute if the complainant refuses to prosecute.

Law enforcement officers find it important to embellish testimony in many cases.

Officers who are waiting to testify may speak to jurors or other witnesses as long as the communication is , such as a simple hello or the giving of directions.

Which of the following takes place last in a criminal trial?

An expert witness is a person who has special training, education, or experience in an area.

Criminal Investigation an Overview

Documenting the Crime Scene Note Taking Photographing and Sketching

Writing Effective Reports

Searches

Forensics Physical Evidence

Obtaining Information and Intelligence

Identifying and Arresting Suspects

Death Investigations

Assault Domestic Violence Stalking and Elder Abuse

Sex Offenses

Crimes Against Children

Robbery

Burglary

Larency Theft Fraud and White Collar Crime

Motor Vehicle Theft

Arson Bombs and Explosives

Computer Crime

A Dual Threat Drug Related Crime and Organized Crime

Criminal Activities of Gangs and Other Dangerous Groups

Terrorism and Homeland Security

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Exam 21: Preparing for and Presenting Cases in Court

The prosecutor is described by the text as the:

When should an investigator refer to his or her notes?

Which of the following statements is true?

The prosecutor may choose not to prosecute if the complainant refuses to prosecute.

Law enforcement officers find it important to embellish testimony in many cases.

Officers who are waiting to testify may speak to jurors or other witnesses as long as the communication is , such as a simple hello or the giving of directions.

Which of the following takes place last in a criminal trial?

An expert witness is a person who has special training, education, or experience in an area.

Criminal Investigation an Overview

Documenting the Crime Scene Note Taking Photographing and Sketching

Writing Effective Reports

Searches

Forensics Physical Evidence

Obtaining Information and Intelligence

Identifying and Arresting Suspects

Death Investigations

Assault Domestic Violence Stalking and Elder Abuse

Sex Offenses

Crimes Against Children

Robbery

Burglary

Larency Theft Fraud and White Collar Crime

Motor Vehicle Theft

Arson Bombs and Explosives

Computer Crime

A Dual Threat Drug Related Crime and Organized Crime

Criminal Activities of Gangs and Other Dangerous Groups

Terrorism and Homeland Security

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