
Witness Statements in Criminal Investigations
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9th Grade
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Hard

Lucinda Lessington
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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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