Witness Statements in Criminal Investigations

Witness Statements in Criminal Investigations

9th Grade

10 Qs

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Witness Statements in Criminal Investigations

Witness Statements in Criminal Investigations

Assessment

Quiz

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9th Grade

Hard

Created by

Lucinda Lessington

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary purpose of a witness statement in a criminal investigation?

To provide a suspect's alibi

To serve as evidence in court

To intimidate the defendant

To summarize police reports

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a type of witness statement?

Initial Statement

Formal Statement

Testimony

Police Report

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is an eyewitness statement?

A statement from someone who is an expert in a specific field

A statement from someone who did not witness the event but has knowledge about the suspect

A statement from someone who saw or heard the event take place

A statement that is made by a defendant in their own defense

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one key factor investigators consider when evaluating the reliability of a witness statement?

The location of the crime scene

The amount of media coverage

The witness’s memory and consistency in their statement

The length of time it took to make the statement

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is an initial witness statement typically made?

After a witness has been cross-examined in court

Shortly after the event has occurred, often in an informal setting

After the investigation is complete

Before any evidence is collected

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does it mean for a witness statement to be corroborated?

It is contradicted by physical evidence

It is proven to be unreliable through cross-examination

It is supported by other evidence or statements

It is made by an expert witness

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following factors can affect the credibility of a witness statement?

The witness's education level

The witness’s potential bias or motive

The physical appearance of the witness

The media coverage of the case

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