Criminal Investigation and Legal Procedures Quiz

Compensation is typically handled through civil proceedings, not criminal investigations.

Forensic evidence helps establish facts about a crime or link suspects to the crime.

A subpoena is a court order requiring a person to testify or produce evidence.

Interrogation involves formally questioning suspects to obtain information or confessions.

Indictment is the formal charging process typically done by a grand jury or prosecutor.

Chain of custody ensures the integrity and admissibility of evidence by tracking its handling.

The right to a speedy trial is guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment, not Miranda rights.

Surveillance often happens before suspects are formally arrested to gather evidence.

CSI refers to the scientific examination and analysis of evidence from crime scenes.

This doctrine prevents evidence obtained unlawfully from being used in court.

Actus reus refers to the physical act of committing a crime, not intent.

This rule prevents illegally obtained evidence from being used against a defendant.

Double jeopardy safeguards individuals from repeated prosecution for the same crime.