SOCE Criminal Investigation Fundamentals 2

Question 1

Which type of evidence is defined as physical objects found at a crime scene?

Accepted Answer

Real evidence

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Testimonial evidence

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Documentary evidence

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Demonstrative evidence

Question 2

A detective receives an anonymous tip that stolen property is hidden in a suspect's garage. What must the detective obtain before searching the garage?

Accepted Answer

A search warrant

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A subpoena

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An arrest warrant

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An administrative summons

Question 3

The 'corpus delicti' of a crime refers to:

Accepted Answer

The body of facts establishing that a crime occurred

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The suspect's body

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The dead victim's identity

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The physical location of the crime

Question 4

During a homicide investigation, officers find a spent cartridge casing at the scene. This is best classified as:

Accepted Answer

Circumstantial evidence

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Direct evidence

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Hearsay evidence

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Privileged evidence

Question 5

When interviewing a witness to a robbery, the officer should:

Accepted Answer

Allow the witness to provide a narrative before asking specific questions

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Ask leading questions to speed up the interview

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Conduct the interview in front of other witnesses

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Record a confession before Miranda warnings

Question 6

The primary purpose of the chain of custody in criminal investigations is to:

Accepted Answer

Ensure evidence has not been tampered with or contaminated

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Speed up evidence processing

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Limit the number of officers handling evidence

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Satisfy departmental paperwork requirements only