Questions from Crime and Investigation

Q: A trace evidence analyst places crystals of an unidentified white powder onto

A trace evidence analyst places crystals of an unidentified white powder onto the stage of a polarizing microscope and observes the crystals through the eyepiece. Under correct focus, some of the crys...

Q: How did the court’s ruling in the case of Daubert v.

How did the court’s ruling in the case of Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc. affect the admissibility of scientific evidence in federal courts?

Q: How does the testimony of an expert witness differ from the testimony

How does the testimony of an expert witness differ from the testimony of a lay witness?

Q: List two ways in which a forensic odontologist can assist in criminal

List two ways in which a forensic odontologist can assist in criminal investigations.

Q: List four situations in which a warrantless search may be justified.

List four situations in which a warrantless search may be justified.

Q: How does the textbook define physical evidence?

How does the textbook define physical evidence?

Q: What is the best way to maintain the integrity of evidence that

What is the best way to maintain the integrity of evidence that is collected and submitted to the crime laboratory?

Q: Why is it important to package items of physical evidence in separate

Why is it important to package items of physical evidence in separate containers?

Q: Why should ordinary mailing envelopes not be used for packaging physical evidence

Why should ordinary mailing envelopes not be used for packaging physical evidence?

Q: Describe a druggist fold and explain why it is a superior way

Describe a druggist fold and explain why it is a superior way to package small amounts of trace evidence.