Forensic Science Introduction to
Forensic Science Study Guide Test.
Ballistics - CORRECT ANSWER the science of projectiles and firearms.
the study of the effects of being fired on a bullet, cartridge, or gun.
Entomology - CORRECT ANSWER is the application and study of insect and other arthropod biology to
criminal matters
Odontology - CORRECT ANSWER the proper handling, examination and evaluation of dental evidence,
which will be then presented in the interest of justice.
Statuatory Law - CORRECT ANSWER define written laws, usually enacted by a legislative body.
Stare Decisis - CORRECT ANSWER the legal principle of determining points in litigation according to
precedent.
Misdemeanor - CORRECT ANSWER a nonindictable offense, regarded in the US (and formerly in the UK)
as less serious than a felony.
Felony - CORRECT ANSWER Infraction, Nolo Contendere, Frye Standard, Preliminary Hearing, Junk
Science, Criminalistics, Evidence, Palynology, Pathology, Polygraphy, Criminal Law, Common Law,
Violation, Civil Law, Booking, Probative, Daubert Ruling, Indict, Arraignment, Expert Witness, Hearsay,
Material, Bail, Grand Jury, Elements, Probable Cause
Infraction - CORRECT ANSWER The definition of an infraction is a violation of the law that is less serious
than a misdemeanor, or is a violation of rules you are supposed to follow. An example of an infraction is
when you are speeding and given a traffic ticket.
Nolo Contendere - CORRECT ANSWER Nolo contendere is a legal term that comes from the Latin for "I
do not wish to contend." It is also referred to as a plea of no contest.
Forensic Science Study Guide Test.
Ballistics - CORRECT ANSWER the science of projectiles and firearms.
the study of the effects of being fired on a bullet, cartridge, or gun.
Entomology - CORRECT ANSWER is the application and study of insect and other arthropod biology to
criminal matters
Odontology - CORRECT ANSWER the proper handling, examination and evaluation of dental evidence,
which will be then presented in the interest of justice.
Statuatory Law - CORRECT ANSWER define written laws, usually enacted by a legislative body.
Stare Decisis - CORRECT ANSWER the legal principle of determining points in litigation according to
precedent.
Misdemeanor - CORRECT ANSWER a nonindictable offense, regarded in the US (and formerly in the UK)
as less serious than a felony.
Felony - CORRECT ANSWER Infraction, Nolo Contendere, Frye Standard, Preliminary Hearing, Junk
Science, Criminalistics, Evidence, Palynology, Pathology, Polygraphy, Criminal Law, Common Law,
Violation, Civil Law, Booking, Probative, Daubert Ruling, Indict, Arraignment, Expert Witness, Hearsay,
Material, Bail, Grand Jury, Elements, Probable Cause
Infraction - CORRECT ANSWER The definition of an infraction is a violation of the law that is less serious
than a misdemeanor, or is a violation of rules you are supposed to follow. An example of an infraction is
when you are speeding and given a traffic ticket.
Nolo Contendere - CORRECT ANSWER Nolo contendere is a legal term that comes from the Latin for "I
do not wish to contend." It is also referred to as a plea of no contest.
