Question

1. what percentage of techniques shown on the television show csi would actually be able to be used in a real - crime investigation?
2. the supreme courts decision on which of ____ required all suspects to be provided with a lawyer regardless of the suspects financial situation.
3. if a body is found on a crime scene, who will be called to investigate the scene?
4. name types of evidence found at a crime scene?
5. what is the role of a criminalist?
6. describe circumstantial evidence.
7. what is the primary objective of finding physical evidence?
8. explain what the results of physical evidence analysis can do.
9. what are the rights guaranteed by the constitution?
10. what are examples of situations in which law enforcement have probable cause for search or seizure?
11. know definitions and examples of

a. testimonial evidence
b. documentary evidence
c. physical evidence

Explanation:

1. There is no set percentage as it depends on various factors and real - life vs. TV exaggerations can vary greatly.
2. The Supreme Court's decision in Gideon v. Wainwright required all suspects to be provided with a lawyer regardless of financial situation.
3. Forensic scientists, crime scene investigators, and law enforcement officers may be called to investigate a crime scene with a body.
4. Types of evidence at a crime scene include fingerprints, DNA, weapons, and documents.
5. A criminalist analyzes physical evidence to help solve crimes, using scientific techniques in areas like chemistry, biology, and physics.
6. Circumstantial evidence is indirect evidence that implies a fact but does not directly prove it, like a suspect's presence at the crime scene.
7. The primary objective of finding physical evidence is to link a suspect to the crime, exonerate the innocent, and establish the facts of the case.
8. Results of physical evidence analysis can identify suspects, link suspects to the crime scene, prove or disprove alibis, and provide evidence for prosecution or defense.
9. Rights guaranteed by the Constitution include the right to free speech, right to a fair trial, right to due process, etc.
10. Examples of situations where law enforcement has probable cause for search or seizure include seeing illegal items in plain view, receiving reliable tips, and witnessing criminal activity.
11. A. Testimonial evidence is statements made under oath by witnesses. Example: A witness testifying in court about what they saw. B. Documentary evidence is any written or recorded material. Example: A contract or an email. C. Physical evidence is tangible items related to a crime. Example: A blood - stained shirt or a bullet.

Answer:

1. No set percentage.
2. Gideon v. Wainwright.
3. Forensic scientists, crime scene investigators, law enforcement officers.
4. Fingerprints, DNA, weapons, documents.
5. Analyze physical evidence using scientific techniques to help solve crimes.
6. Indirect evidence that implies a fact but does not directly prove it.
7. Link suspect to crime, exonerate the innocent, establish facts of the case.
8. Identify suspects, link to crime scene, prove/disprove alibis, provide evidence for prosecution/defense.
9. Right to free speech, right to a fair trial, right to due process, etc.
10. Seeing illegal items in plain view, reliable tips, witnessing criminal activity.
11. A. Statements made under oath by witnesses. Example: Witness testimony in court. B. Any written or recorded material. Example: A contract. C. Tangible items related to a crime. Example: A blood - stained shirt.