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basic function of a forensic scientist includes: (Points : 5) Furnishing training on the proper collection of physical evidenceAnalysis of physical evidenceProviding expert testimonyAll of the above

2. The most controversial issue revolving around the Court's control of police behavior is commonly known as the ___________________. (Points : 5) Exclusionary ruleInternal Affairs RuleWeeks RuleSearch Warrant

3. Which of the following can be used to establish probable cause? (Points : 5) Personal observations and knowledge of the detectiveSuspicionCrime ratesOccupation of the suspect

4. A(n) ___________ is a person who can demonstrate a particular skill or has knowledge in a trade or profession that will help the court determine the truth of the matter at issue. (Points : 5) Lay personProfessional WitnessExpert WitnessFactual Witness

5. The ____________ Amendment was the basis for the Miranda decision. (Points : 5) FifthSixthEighthTenth

6. The concept of due process is found in the _____ Amendment and the Fourteenth Amendment. (Points : 5) FourthFifthSixthEighth

7. The District Court ruled that the evidence did not meet the applicable "general acceptance" standard for the admission of expert testimony. Finally, the United States Supreme Court held that, under the Federal Rules of Evidence, not Frye, that the evidence did not meet the standard for admitting expert testimony in a federal trial. Which case? (Points : 5) Miranda v ArizonaWilliam v. FloridaWells v. DaubertDaubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

8. The ____________________ case stands for the proposition that for scientific evidence to be admissible in court, it must be scientifically valid. (Points : 5) FryeMitchellDaubertWeeks

9. Which constitutional amendment outlaws illegal searches and seizures by police? (Points : 5) FirstFourthFifthEighth

10. The ability of the investigator to recognize and collect crime-scene evidence properly...