Question 1

Which of the following is NOT true about lay witnesses?

Accepted Answer

A)  They may provide perjured testimony because of a desire to gain revenge. 
B)  They may provide perjured testimony to protect someone else. 
C)  They may provide perjured testimony to disguise their own illegal behaviors. 
D)  They may provide perjured testimony because they hate cops. 
A)  They may provide perjured testimony because of a desire to gain revenge. 
B)  They may provide perjured testimony to protect someone else. 
C)  They may provide perjured testimony to disguise their own illegal behaviors. 
D)  They may provide perjured testimony because they hate cops. D

Question 2

Investigators should NOT ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  tell the truth 
B)  be prepared 
C)  stick to the facts 
D)  tell as much as possible 
A)  tell the truth 
B)  be prepared 
C)  stick to the facts 
D)  tell as much as possible D

Question 3

When a vigorous defense is provided by the defense counsel, it is a guarantee that fairness and justice will prevail.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Police misconduct and incompetence are common in false conviction cases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A ______ is a proceeding that does NOT occur in court and is before a trial. It provides an attorney an opportunity to ask questions of a witness before the case goes to trial.

Accepted Answer

A)  deposition 
B)  preliminary hearing 
C)  plea bargain 
D)  voir dire 
A)  deposition 
B)  preliminary hearing 
C)  plea bargain 
D)  voir dire

Question 6

With regard to the trial process, which of the following statements is NOT true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Defense attorneys do not have to prove anything to win. 
B)  The burden of proof is entirely on the prosecution. 
C)  The prosecution has to share all of the evidence collected in the case with the defense counsel. 
D)  The prosecution team is usually at an advantage. 
A)  Defense attorneys do not have to prove anything to win. 
B)  The burden of proof is entirely on the prosecution. 
C)  The prosecution has to share all of the evidence collected in the case with the defense counsel. 
D)  The prosecution team is usually at an advantage.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT true about defense attorney misconduct?

Accepted Answer

A)  They have small caseloads because they frequently use plea bargains. 
B)  They may take defenses too far, like comparing a witness to Hitler. 
C)  Their misconduct can be detrimental to the game of justice. 
D)  An unjust outcome may result from the defense not testing the prosecution's evidence. 
A)  They have small caseloads because they frequently use plea bargains. 
B)  They may take defenses too far, like comparing a witness to Hitler. 
C)  Their misconduct can be detrimental to the game of justice. 
D)  An unjust outcome may result from the defense not testing the prosecution's evidence.

Question 8

The court process has several key players in the game of justice. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Accepted Answer

A)  defense attorneys 
B)  judges 
C)  prosecuting attorneys 
D)  court reporters 
A)  defense attorneys 
B)  judges 
C)  prosecuting attorneys 
D)  court reporters

Question 9

Expert witnesses ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  can testify as to their actions and observations 
B)  can express their opinions in court 
C)  are usually compensated for their testimony 
D)  most often provide unreliable testimony 
A)  can testify as to their actions and observations 
B)  can express their opinions in court 
C)  are usually compensated for their testimony 
D)  most often provide unreliable testimony

Question 10

The goal of the cross-examination is to ______ the witness.

Accepted Answer

A)  intimidate 
B)  sympathize with 
C)  impeach 
D)  have everyone believe the testimony of 
A)  intimidate 
B)  sympathize with 
C)  impeach 
D)  have everyone believe the testimony of

Question 11

The purpose of a cross-examination of an investigator is to convince the jury that the investigator should not be believed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Only innocent defendants are legally entitled to a vigorous test of evidence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Discuss and analyze the guidelines for investigators to follow during testimonies in court.

Accepted Answer

There are several guidelines they need t

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT true about police misconduct?

Accepted Answer

A)  The police may engage in sloppy evidence collection procedures. 
B)  Police misconduct may be widely publicized. 
C)  Perceived misconduct is not enough to discredit an officer in court. 
D)  It is relatively common in the interviewing of witnesses and the collection of evidence. 
A)  The police may engage in sloppy evidence collection procedures. 
B)  Police misconduct may be widely publicized. 
C)  Perceived misconduct is not enough to discredit an officer in court. 
D)  It is relatively common in the interviewing of witnesses and the collection of evidence.

Question 15

Define a lay witness. Define an expert witness.

Accepted Answer

Lay witnesses can testify only on their

Question 16

Investigator testimony is a form of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  lay witness testimony 
B)  expert witness testimony 
C)  examination 
D)  cross-examination 
A)  lay witness testimony 
B)  expert witness testimony 
C)  examination 
D)  cross-examination

Question 17

Investigative reports are frequently used by ______ in the cross-examination of police officers.

Accepted Answer

A)  defense attorneys 
B)  judges 
C)  prosecutors 
D)  Juries 
A)  defense attorneys 
B)  judges 
C)  prosecutors 
D)  Juries

Question 18

Bad investigations produce ______, which may contribute to bad outcomes.

Accepted Answer

A)  bad evidence 
B)  bad leads 
C)  bad press 
D)  Bad arrests 
A)  bad evidence 
B)  bad leads 
C)  bad press 
D)  Bad arrests

Question 19

Regarding scientific opinions, which of the following is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are one-sided. 
B)  They are simple when explained by experts. 
C)  They are hired or compensated for their testimonies. 
D)  They are mostly based on personal opinions. 
A)  They are one-sided. 
B)  They are simple when explained by experts. 
C)  They are hired or compensated for their testimonies. 
D)  They are mostly based on personal opinions.

Question 20

Ideally, the role of the expert witness in court is to be an impartial educator.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is NOT true about lay witnesses?

Investigators should NOT ______.

When a vigorous defense is provided by the defense counsel, it is a guarantee that fairness and justice will prevail.

Police misconduct and incompetence are common in false conviction cases.

A ______ is a proceeding that does NOT occur in court and is before a trial. It provides an attorney an opportunity to ask questions of a witness before the case goes to trial.

With regard to the trial process, which of the following statements is NOT true?

Which of the following is NOT true about defense attorney misconduct?

The court process has several key players in the game of justice. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Expert witnesses ______.

The goal of the cross-examination is to ______ the witness.

The purpose of a cross-examination of an investigator is to convince the jury that the investigator should not be believed.

Only innocent defendants are legally entitled to a vigorous test of evidence.

Discuss and analyze the guidelines for investigators to follow during testimonies in court.

Which of the following is NOT true about police misconduct?

Define a lay witness. Define an expert witness.

Investigator testimony is a form of ______.

Investigative reports are frequently used by ______ in the cross-examination of police officers.

Bad investigations produce ______, which may contribute to bad outcomes.

Regarding scientific opinions, which of the following is TRUE?

Ideally, the role of the expert witness in court is to be an impartial educator.

The Investigation of Crime

The History of Criminal Investigation

The Role and Documentation of Evidence in Criminal Investigations

The Law and Criminal Investigations

Physical Evidence and the Crime Scene

Interviews and Eyewitness Identifications

Interrogations and Confessions

Behavioral Evidence and Crime Analysis

Information From the Public, Social Media, Information Networks, Digital Devices, and Other Sources

Death Investigation

The Investigation of Sex Crimes, Assault, Child Abuse, and Related Offenses

The Investigation of Robbery

The Investigation of Burglary, Vehicle Theft, Arson, and Other Property Crimes

The Investigation of Fraud and Computer-Related Crimes

Terrorism, Technology, and the Future of Criminal Investigation

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Exam 15: The Presentation of Evidence

Which of the following is NOT true about lay witnesses?

Investigators should NOT ______.

When a vigorous defense is provided by the defense counsel, it is a guarantee that fairness and justice will prevail.

Police misconduct and incompetence are common in false conviction cases.

A ______ is a proceeding that does NOT occur in court and is before a trial. It provides an attorney an opportunity to ask questions of a witness before the case goes to trial.

With regard to the trial process, which of the following statements is NOT true?

Which of the following is NOT true about defense attorney misconduct?

The court process has several key players in the game of justice. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Expert witnesses ______.

The goal of the cross-examination is to ______ the witness.

The purpose of a cross-examination of an investigator is to convince the jury that the investigator should not be believed.

Only innocent defendants are legally entitled to a vigorous test of evidence.

Discuss and analyze the guidelines for investigators to follow during testimonies in court.

Which of the following is NOT true about police misconduct?

Define a lay witness. Define an expert witness.

Investigator testimony is a form of ______.

Investigative reports are frequently used by ______ in the cross-examination of police officers.

Bad investigations produce ______, which may contribute to bad outcomes.

Regarding scientific opinions, which of the following is TRUE?

Ideally, the role of the expert witness in court is to be an impartial educator.

The Investigation of Crime

The History of Criminal Investigation

The Role and Documentation of Evidence in Criminal Investigations

The Law and Criminal Investigations

Physical Evidence and the Crime Scene

Interviews and Eyewitness Identifications

Interrogations and Confessions

Behavioral Evidence and Crime Analysis

Information From the Public, Social Media, Information Networks, Digital Devices, and Other Sources

Death Investigation

The Investigation of Sex Crimes, Assault, Child Abuse, and Related Offenses

The Investigation of Robbery

The Investigation of Burglary, Vehicle Theft, Arson, and Other Property Crimes

The Investigation of Fraud and Computer-Related Crimes

Terrorism, Technology, and the Future of Criminal Investigation

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