Introduction to Forensic Science

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What does the term 'stare decisis' mean?

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Stare decisis is a legal principle that dictates that courts should follow precedents set by previous legal decisions.

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In which decade was the FBI crime laboratory established?

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The FBI crime laboratory was created in the 1930s.

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True or False: A violation occurs any time a law has been broken.

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True.

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True or False: Junk science is allowed as evidence under the Daubert ruling.

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False.

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True or False: In criminal law, a person must be found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

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True.

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What is forensic science?

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Forensic science is the application of scientific methods and principles to solve crimes and legal issues.

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What is the role of forensic scientists?

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Forensic scientists analyze physical evidence from crime scenes to help solve criminal cases.

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Define 'corpus delecti'.

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Corpus delecti refers to the body of the crime, or the evidence that a crime has occurred.

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What is the significance of the Daubert ruling?

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The Daubert ruling established standards for admitting expert testimony and scientific evidence in court.

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What is the difference between civil law and criminal law?

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Civil law deals with disputes between individuals or organizations, while criminal law involves actions that are offenses against the state.