NYSP Criminal Investigation and Evidence 2

Question 1

Under New York law, what is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?

Accepted Answer

Felonies carry potential imprisonment of more than one year; misdemeanors carry one year or less

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Felonies are civil offenses; misdemeanors are criminal

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Misdemeanors require a jury trial; felonies do not

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Felonies are always prosecuted federally

Question 2

What is the purpose of a 'DD-5' supplemental report used by New York law enforcement?

Accepted Answer

To document additional investigative follow-up after an initial report

Answer

To request a search warrant

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To record an arrest

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To log daily patrol activity

Question 3

Which technique is used to search a large outdoor crime scene with multiple troopers moving in a line?

Accepted Answer

Line search

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Grid search

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Spiral search

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Zone search

Question 4

What does 'Locard's Exchange Principle' state?

Accepted Answer

Every contact between two objects leaves a trace

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Every criminal leaves behind DNA

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Physical evidence alone can convict a suspect

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Witnesses are the most reliable form of evidence

Question 5

When photographing a crime scene, what is the correct sequence?

Accepted Answer

Overall, mid-range, close-up

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Close-up, mid-range, overall

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Mid-range, close-up, overall

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Random order based on evidence location

Question 6

What is the legal term for physical control over a person without formal arrest during a criminal investigation?

Accepted Answer

Detention

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Arraignment

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Incarceration

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Custody