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3 definitions for forensic Having to do with the law, scientific application to
investigating crimes, and debate
Forensic Science the application of science to criminal and civil
laws
Equation for manner of death Cause of death + investigation = manner of death
5 causes of death Blunt force trauma, sharp force trauma, gunshot,
asphyxia, substance abuse/overdose
5 manners of death homicide, suicide, accidental, natural,
undetermined
2 branches of homicide Murder and justifiable homicide
What is required to detain Reasonable suspicion - past, present, or future
someone?
, What is required to arrest probable cause
someone?
What is required to convict Proof beyond reasonable doubt
someone?
Liver Mortis Blood pooling at the lowest areas of the body
after death (lividity) - permanent condition
Rigor Mortis The stiffening of the joints and muscles after
death - from the smallest to the largest joints -
not permanent
Algor Mortis Body matching outside temp after death
Does the CSI effect help or hinder Makes their job easier bc all they have to do is
defense attorneys? create doubt
Does the CSI effect help or hinder Makes their job harder - hinders
prosecutors?
What year was the Secret Service 1865 - to combat southern counterfeiting (Abe
established and why? Lincoln was also shot this year)
When was the Constitution written? 1787
When was the Constitution ratified? 1788
When was the Constitution put into 1789
effect?
Comprehensive Questions and Answers | A+
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Terms in this set (143)
3 definitions for forensic Having to do with the law, scientific application to
investigating crimes, and debate
Forensic Science the application of science to criminal and civil
laws
Equation for manner of death Cause of death + investigation = manner of death
5 causes of death Blunt force trauma, sharp force trauma, gunshot,
asphyxia, substance abuse/overdose
5 manners of death homicide, suicide, accidental, natural,
undetermined
2 branches of homicide Murder and justifiable homicide
What is required to detain Reasonable suspicion - past, present, or future
someone?
, What is required to arrest probable cause
someone?
What is required to convict Proof beyond reasonable doubt
someone?
Liver Mortis Blood pooling at the lowest areas of the body
after death (lividity) - permanent condition
Rigor Mortis The stiffening of the joints and muscles after
death - from the smallest to the largest joints -
not permanent
Algor Mortis Body matching outside temp after death
Does the CSI effect help or hinder Makes their job easier bc all they have to do is
defense attorneys? create doubt
Does the CSI effect help or hinder Makes their job harder - hinders
prosecutors?
What year was the Secret Service 1865 - to combat southern counterfeiting (Abe
established and why? Lincoln was also shot this year)
When was the Constitution written? 1787
When was the Constitution ratified? 1788
When was the Constitution put into 1789
effect?
