Question 1

The silent witness method is used to authenticate ___________ evidence.

Accepted Answer

videotape

Question 2

The Fourth Amendment does not protect against the seizure of documents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

The best evidence rule is also known as the original document rule.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Most employees' offices are not places where a reasonable expectation of privacy exists.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

United States v.Buchanon found that the best evidence rule did not just apply to writing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

The majority of documents and writings introduced for use as evidence in criminal trials are proven authentic and genuine by ______evidence or by the contents of the document or writing itself.

Accepted Answer

A) circumstantial 
B) real 
C) direct 
D) presumptive 
A) circumstantial 
B) real 
C) direct 
D) presumptive

Question 7

As a general rule, a search warrant is ______ necessary to search a public employee's workplace (desk, files, and so on) to investigate work-related misconduct.

Accepted Answer

A) not 
B) always 
C) sometimes 
D) federally 
A) not 
B) always 
C) sometimes 
D) federally

Question 8

Discuss the use of videotapes and other electronic devices as evidence.Do you believe (as the courts have upheld) that video surveillance should be used in an employee's office? Why or why not? What are the current restrictions? How would you change these? Or would you?

Accepted Answer

They are commonly used in drunk-driving

Question 9

Gruesome photographs of the victim's body are never admissible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In United States v.Flores-Montano, the decision reversed a defendant's conviction because of testimony based on a boat's GPS system.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Videotaping events which _______________ is not covered by the Fourth Amendment.

Accepted Answer

A) occur in a home 
B) happen in a public place 
C) happen inside a motel or hotel room 
D) involve only minors 
A) occur in a home 
B) happen in a public place 
C) happen inside a motel or hotel room 
D) involve only minors

Question 12

The ancient documents rule applies only to documents 100 years of age or older.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The ____________ Amendment protects persons from being forced to produce and authenticate any documents that are incriminating.

Accepted Answer

A) Fourth 
B) Fifth 
C) Sixth 
D) Eighth 
A) Fourth 
B) Fifth 
C) Sixth 
D) Eighth

Question 14

Videotaping or other surveillance involves the Fourth Amendment if it occurs in a place where the defendant

Accepted Answer

A) is the owner. 
B) is not expecting the taping. 
C) is deceived by the police about videotaping in a public place. 
D) has a reasonable expectation of privacy. 
A) is the owner. 
B) is not expecting the taping. 
C) is deceived by the police about videotaping in a public place. 
D) has a reasonable expectation of privacy.

Question 15

X-rays can be admitted and discussed by a witness using the same procedures for ordinary photographs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

____________ photographs of the victim's body can inflame and prejudice the judge or jury.

Accepted Answer

A) Graphic 
B) Accurate 
C) Complete 
D) Gruesome 
A) Graphic 
B) Accurate 
C) Complete 
D) Gruesome

Question 17

Discuss the law on the admissibility of gruesome photographs of the bodies of murder victims at the murder trial.Be sure to provide examples

Accepted Answer

Photographs of some crime scenes and vic

Question 18

If the government forced a person to create or produce an incriminating document, it would violate the _____________ Amendment.

Accepted Answer

A) Fourth 
B) Fifth 
C) Sixth 
D) Seventh 
A) Fourth 
B) Fifth 
C) Sixth 
D) Seventh

Question 19

The Fifth Amendment does not protect incriminatory documents about the crime created before the crime was committed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Under the ancient documents rule in federal and some state courts, the document must be at least ______ years old.

Accepted Answer

A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 30 
D) 40 
A) 10 
B) 20 
C) 30 
D) 40

The silent witness method is used to authenticate ___________ evidence.

The Fourth Amendment does not protect against the seizure of documents.

The best evidence rule is also known as the original document rule.

Most employees' offices are not places where a reasonable expectation of privacy exists.

United States v.Buchanon found that the best evidence rule did not just apply to writing.

The majority of documents and writings introduced for use as evidence in criminal trials are proven authentic and genuine by ______evidence or by the contents of the document or writing itself.

As a general rule, a search warrant is ______ necessary to search a public employee's workplace (desk, files, and so on) to investigate work-related misconduct.

Discuss the use of videotapes and other electronic devices as evidence.Do you believe (as the courts have upheld) that video surveillance should be used in an employee's office? Why or why not? What are the current restrictions? How would you change these? Or would you?

Gruesome photographs of the victim's body are never admissible.

In United States v.Flores-Montano, the decision reversed a defendant's conviction because of testimony based on a boat's GPS system.

Videotaping events which _______________ is not covered by the Fourth Amendment.

The ancient documents rule applies only to documents 100 years of age or older.

The ____________ Amendment protects persons from being forced to produce and authenticate any documents that are incriminating.

Videotaping or other surveillance involves the Fourth Amendment if it occurs in a place where the defendant

X-rays can be admitted and discussed by a witness using the same procedures for ordinary photographs.

____________ photographs of the victim's body can inflame and prejudice the judge or jury.

Discuss the law on the admissibility of gruesome photographs of the bodies of murder victims at the murder trial.Be sure to provide examples

If the government forced a person to create or produce an incriminating document, it would violate the _____________ Amendment.

The Fifth Amendment does not protect incriminatory documents about the crime created before the crime was committed.

Under the ancient documents rule in federal and some state courts, the document must be at least ______ years old.

History and Development of the Law of Criminal Justice

Important Aspects of the American Criminal Justice System

Using Evidence to Determine Guilt or Innocence

Direct and Circumstantial Evidence and the Use of Inferences

Witnesses and the Testimony of Witnesses

Judicial Notice, Privileges of Witnesses, and Shield Laws

The Use of Hearsay in the Courtroom

The Confrontation Clause and Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule

The Exclusionary Rule

Where the Exclusionary Rule Does Not Apply

Special Needs and Administrative Searches

Obtaining Statements and Confessions for Use As Evidence

The Law Governing Identification Evidence

Obtaining Physical and Other Evidence

Obtaining Evidence From Computers or by Use of Search Warrants, Wiretapping, or Dogs Trained to Indicate an Alert

The Crime Scene, The Chain of Custody Requirement, and the Use of Fingerprints and Trace Evidence

Scientific Evidence

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Exam 17: Videotapes, Photographs, Documents, and Writings As Evidence

The silent witness method is used to authenticate ___________ evidence.

The Fourth Amendment does not protect against the seizure of documents.

The best evidence rule is also known as the original document rule.

Most employees' offices are not places where a reasonable expectation of privacy exists.

United States v.Buchanon found that the best evidence rule did not just apply to writing.

The majority of documents and writings introduced for use as evidence in criminal trials are proven authentic and genuine by ______evidence or by the contents of the document or writing itself.

As a general rule, a search warrant is ______ necessary to search a public employee's workplace (desk, files, and so on) to investigate work-related misconduct.

Discuss the use of videotapes and other electronic devices as evidence.Do you believe (as the courts have upheld) that video surveillance should be used in an employee's office? Why or why not? What are the current restrictions? How would you change these? Or would you?

Gruesome photographs of the victim's body are never admissible.

In United States v.Flores-Montano, the decision reversed a defendant's conviction because of testimony based on a boat's GPS system.

Videotaping events which _______________ is not covered by the Fourth Amendment.

The ancient documents rule applies only to documents 100 years of age or older.

The ____________ Amendment protects persons from being forced to produce and authenticate any documents that are incriminating.

Videotaping or other surveillance involves the Fourth Amendment if it occurs in a place where the defendant

X-rays can be admitted and discussed by a witness using the same procedures for ordinary photographs.

____________ photographs of the victim's body can inflame and prejudice the judge or jury.

Discuss the law on the admissibility of gruesome photographs of the bodies of murder victims at the murder trial.Be sure to provide examples

If the government forced a person to create or produce an incriminating document, it would violate the _____________ Amendment.

The Fifth Amendment does not protect incriminatory documents about the crime created before the crime was committed.

Under the ancient documents rule in federal and some state courts, the document must be at least ______ years old.

History and Development of the Law of Criminal Justice

Important Aspects of the American Criminal Justice System

Using Evidence to Determine Guilt or Innocence

Direct and Circumstantial Evidence and the Use of Inferences

Witnesses and the Testimony of Witnesses

Judicial Notice, Privileges of Witnesses, and Shield Laws

The Use of Hearsay in the Courtroom

The Confrontation Clause and Exceptions to the Hearsay Rule

The Exclusionary Rule

Where the Exclusionary Rule Does Not Apply

Special Needs and Administrative Searches

Obtaining Statements and Confessions for Use As Evidence

The Law Governing Identification Evidence

Obtaining Physical and Other Evidence

Obtaining Evidence From Computers or by Use of Search Warrants, Wiretapping, or Dogs Trained to Indicate an Alert

The Crime Scene, The Chain of Custody Requirement, and the Use of Fingerprints and Trace Evidence

Scientific Evidence

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