JIBC Investigation and Evidence Collection 5

Question 1

What is the legal standard for obtaining a search warrant in Canada?

Accepted Answer

Reasonable and probable grounds to believe evidence will be found

Answer

Canadian law requires reasonable and probable grounds — an objective standard based on credible information — to justify issuing a search warrant.

Question 2

When multiple suspects are involved in a crime, why is it important to interview them separately?

Accepted Answer

To prevent them from aligning or influencing each other's accounts

Answer

Separate interviews prevent suspects from hearing each other's accounts and aligning stories, helping investigators identify inconsistencies and evaluate credibility.

Question 3

What is a 'canvass' in the context of an investigation?

Accepted Answer

Systematic questioning of people in the area near the crime

Answer

A neighborhood or area canvass involves systematically contacting and questioning individuals who may have witnessed relevant events or have useful information.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'investigative bias' and its danger?

Accepted Answer

Prematurely focusing on one suspect while ignoring alternatives

Answer

Investigative bias occurs when investigators prematurely focus on a theory or suspect, causing them to discount contradictory evidence and risk wrongful conviction.

Question 5

What is the purpose of a 'toxicology report' in a death investigation?

Accepted Answer

To detect the presence of drugs, alcohol, or poisons in the body

Answer

A toxicology report analyzes biological samples to detect substances such as drugs, alcohol, or poisons that may have contributed to or caused death.

JIBC - Justice Institute of British Columbia Practice Test

JIBC - Justice Institute of British Columbia Practice Test

JIBC Investigation and Evidence Collection 5