Quiz 2: Intro Forensics/Law

The bill of rights is …

• the explanation that everyone has the right of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

• Makes up the first 5 amendments of the constitution

• Makes up the first 10 amendments of the constitution.

• A bill charged to citizens for their rights under the constitution.

What is the difference between criminal and civil law punishments?

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  Criminal law is between society and government where civil law is between citizens.

• Criminal law has punishments of prison, fines and potential death where civil has mostly fines, jail time and rehabilitation.

• Criminals the government deals with where civilians communities deal with.

• They both have the same punishments.

What is the difference between a misdemeanor and an infraction?

• Misdemeanor is a serious offense involving violence where a felony is for petty crimes.

• Misdemeanor is a minor offense where a felony is for petty crimes.

• Misdemeanor is a minor offense where a felony is for violent crimes that are more serious.

• Misdemeanor is a minor offense where a infraction is for petty crimes

What is the difference between a misdemeanor and a felony?

• Misdemeanor is a serious offense involving violence where a felony is for petty crimes.

• Misdemeanor is a minor offense where a felony is for petty crimes.

• Misdemeanor is a minor offense where a felony is for violent crimes that are more serious.

• Misdemeanor is a minor offense where a infraction is for petty crimes.

A forensic scientist must link evidence to a crime and to the suspects by identifying and comparing relevant material.

• True

• False

In criminal law a person must be found guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

• True

• False

A felony is considered a serious crime.

• True

• False

A grand jury can be used to determine whether there is enough evidence to bring the accused to a formal trial.

• True

• False

An infraction is more serious than a misdemeanor.

• True

• False

Junk science is allowed as evidence under the Daubert ruling.

• True

• False