NOCTI CRIMINAL JUSTICE CERTIFICATION QUESTIONS

The chronological paper trail showing the seizure, custody, control, transfer, analysis, and disposition of evidence is documented is called a/an - Answer-Chain of custody Contamination or alternation by responding medical personnel at a crime scene can be limited if an officer... - Answer-Guides the medical personnel to the victim(s) After taking photos of the overall crime scene, the investigator should take ________ view photos - Answer-Medium, then close-up What U.S Supreme Court case set the precendent for using deadly force regarding a "fleeing felony?" - Answer-Tennessee V. Garner The three levels of intent in civil law are negligence, intentional wrong, and - Answer-Strict Liability When using deadly force, the officer should consider opportunity, ability, and - Answer-Jeopardy which of the following is considered deadly force? - Answer-Knife Which of the following weapons is non-lethal and is used to cause temporary blindness and incapacitate an attacker? - Answer-Pepper Spray The legal term for a civil wrongful act or an infringement of a right is - Answer-Tort The ____ guarantees an individual the right to a speedy trial - Answer-Sixth Amendment Crimes against property include larceny, or theft, arson, and - Answer-Burglary Which of the following crimes is punishable by death or life in prison? - Answer-Felony Before a lawsuit is filed, it is vital to determine which court has - Answer-Legal Jurisdiction A plea in which the defendant neither admits nor disputes a charge is known as - Answer-Nolo Contendere When offering testimony in court, the officer should direct his/her responses towards the _______. - Answer-Judge or Jury