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1. List the types of examinations for court.

The elimination of another because it would result in profit for the murderer.Has little or no activity with people his own age, and is usually single and considered immature; uncomfortable around adults. | | Offender is childlike himself in his lifestyle and behaviors. | | Likes children for their less demanding ways, easily dominated, and less critical mentalities. | | Loves" children and doesn't want to harm them; courts them and buys gifts as a seduction ploy and slowly becomes intimate with the child. | | Oral-genital sex is the norm and actual intercourse develops only after a very long period of time has passed. | "Direct Examination | | Cross Examination | | Redirect Examination | | Recross Examination | The defense counsel will begin the questioning after the prosecution has finished with the witness.To prevent duplication of work. | | To prove efficiency on the part of the officer and Dept. | | To be useful for review by prosecutor and grand jury.

2. What is the value of a properly prepare case folder?

The elimination of another because it would result in profit for the murderer.Has little or no activity with people his own age, and is usually single and considered immature; uncomfortable around adults. | | Offender is childlike himself in his lifestyle and behaviors. | | Likes children for their less demanding ways, easily dominated, and less critical mentalities. | | Loves" children and doesn't want to harm them; courts them and buys gifts as a seduction ploy and slowly becomes intimate with the child. | | Oral-genital sex is the norm and actual intercourse develops only after a very long period of time has passed. | "To prevent duplication of work. | | To prove efficiency on the part of the officer and Dept. | | To be useful for review by prosecutor and grand jury.Direct Examination | | Cross Examination | | Redirect Examination | | Recross Examination | The defense counsel will begin the questioning after the prosecution has finished with the witness.

3. Define Killing for profit.

Direct Examination | | Cross Examination | | Redirect Examination | | Recross Examination | The defense counsel will begin the questioning after the prosecution has finished with the witness.Has little or no activity with people his own age, and is usually single and considered immature; uncomfortable around adults. | | Offender is childlike himself in his lifestyle and behaviors. | | Likes children for their less demanding ways, easily dominated, and less critical mentalities. | | Loves" children and doesn't want to harm them; courts them and buys gifts as a seduction ploy and slowly becomes intimate with the child. | | Oral-genital sex is the norm and actual intercourse develops only after a very long period of time has passed. | "The elimination of another because it would result in profit for the murderer.To prevent duplication of work. | | To prove efficiency on the part of the officer and Dept. | | To be useful for review by prosecutor and grand jury.

4. What are the characteristics of a Fixated child molester?

The elimination of another because it would result in profit for the murderer.Has little or no activity with people his own age, and is usually single and considered immature; uncomfortable around adults. | | Offender is childlike himself in his lifestyle and behaviors. | | Likes children for their less demanding ways, easily dominated, and less critical mentalities. | | Loves" children and doesn't want to harm them; courts them and buys gifts as a seduction ploy and slowly becomes intimate with the child. | | Oral-genital sex is the norm and actual intercourse develops only after a very long period of time has passed. | "To prevent duplication of work. | | To prove efficiency on the part of the officer and Dept. | | To be useful for review by prosecutor and grand jury.Direct Examination | | Cross Examination | | Redirect Examination | | Recross Examination | The defense counsel will begin the questioning after the prosecution has finished with the witness.

5. Criminal investigators must not attempt to do what in all fields of law enforcement?

Exhibit expertise.The elimination of another because it would result in profit for the murderer.To prevent duplication of work. | | To prove efficiency on the part of the officer and Dept. | | To be useful for review by prosecutor and grand jury.Direct Examination | | Cross Examination | | Redirect Examination | | Recross Examination | The defense counsel will begin the questioning after the prosecution has finished with the witness.

6. Define Sex and Sadism.

The elimination of another because it would result in profit for the murderer.Marked by unusual violence. | | May follow rape, acts of sexual perversion, or sadistic acts. | Direct Examination | | Cross Examination | | Redirect Examination | | Recross Examination | The defense counsel will begin the questioning after the prosecution has finished with the witness.To prevent duplication of work. | | To prove efficiency on the part of the officer and Dept. | | To be useful for review by prosecutor and grand jury.

7. Define Professional heavy criminal"."

An individual who commits the crime or crimes of burglary, white collar crimes, larceny, vehicle theft, agricultural crimes and arson, all of which may result in heavy or lengthy sentences depending on the criminal history of the accused.To prevent duplication of work. | | To prove efficiency on the part of the officer and Dept. | | To be useful for review by prosecutor and grand jury.The elimination of another because it would result in profit for the murderer.Direct Examination | | Cross Examination | | Redirect Examination | | Recross Examination | The defense counsel will begin the questioning after the prosecution has finished with the witness.

8. Define Revenge or jealousy Killing.

To prevent duplication of work. | | To prove efficiency on the part of the officer and Dept. | | To be useful for review by prosecutor and grand jury.History of involvement between perpetrator and victim.The elimination of another because it would result in profit for the murderer.Direct Examination | | Cross Examination | | Redirect Examination | | Recross Examination | The defense counsel will begin the questioning after the prosecution has finished with the witness.

9. What type of search is among the most effective for outside searches, in both the double and single form?

The elimination of another because it would result in profit for the murderer.Stakes and lines are useful in setting up lanes. Natural landmarks may be used as borders. | Strip search (thorough) | | This method can be used as a preliminary step in evaluating the scene. | | Moves in order of appearance of evidence. | | Example: 1st item of evidence at the scene to the 2nd item. The 2nd to the 3rd. Move like this until all evidence is covered. | To prevent duplication of work. | | To prove efficiency on the part of the officer and Dept. | | To be useful for review by prosecutor and grand jury.Direct Examination | | Cross Examination | | Redirect Examination | | Recross Examination | The defense counsel will begin the questioning after the prosecution has finished with the witness.

10. Define Clarity.

The elimination of another because it would result in profit for the murderer.To prevent duplication of work. | | To prove efficiency on the part of the officer and Dept. | | To be useful for review by prosecutor and grand jury.Errors, inconsistencies, and confusion undermine credibility with the jury.Direct Examination | | Cross Examination | | Redirect Examination | | Recross Examination | The defense counsel will begin the questioning after the prosecution has finished with the witness.

11. Define Brevity.

Direct Examination | | Cross Examination | | Redirect Examination | | Recross Examination | The defense counsel will begin the questioning after the prosecution has finished with the witness.The elimination of another because it would result in profit for the murderer.To prevent duplication of work. | | To prove efficiency on the part of the officer and Dept. | | To be useful for review by prosecutor and grand jury.Most witnesses do not get flustered, confused, or embarrassed as long as they confine their statements to answering the questions. Be brief and to the point. Do not volunteer information, argue with the attorney, or make spontaneous, unneeded comments.

12. The legal significance of evidence rest in its influence on who?

To prevent duplication of work. | | To prove efficiency on the part of the officer and Dept. | | To be useful for review by prosecutor and grand jury.Direct Examination | | Cross Examination | | Redirect Examination | | Recross Examination | The defense counsel will begin the questioning after the prosecution has finished with the witness.Judge or Juror.The elimination of another because it would result in profit for the murderer.

13. Define Putrefaction.

The decomposition of body tissues. Onset and rate are influenced by the temperature of the environment. | | Principal changes involve bloating of the body by gas, darkening of the skin in suspended parts of body, green discoloration of the abdominal area, and the formation of blisters filled with fluid or gas, may help in approximating time of death. | The elimination of another because it would result in profit for the murderer.Direct Examination | | Cross Examination | | Redirect Examination | | Recross Examination | The defense counsel will begin the questioning after the prosecution has finished with the witness.To prevent duplication of work. | | To prove efficiency on the part of the officer and Dept. | | To be useful for review by prosecutor and grand jury.

14. Who are non-exclusive pedophiles attracted to?

The elimination of another because it would result in profit for the murderer.To prevent duplication of work. | | To prove efficiency on the part of the officer and Dept. | | To be useful for review by prosecutor and grand jury.Adults, as will as children.Direct Examination | | Cross Examination | | Redirect Examination | | Recross Examination | The defense counsel will begin the questioning after the prosecution has finished with the witness.

15. What are the types of evidence to be collected for the type of offense committed?

To prevent duplication of work. | | To prove efficiency on the part of the officer and Dept. | | To be useful for review by prosecutor and grand jury.The elimination of another because it would result in profit for the murderer.Fruits of the crime | | Tools of the crime | | Contraband | | Mere evidenceDirect Examination | | Cross Examination | | Redirect Examination | | Recross Examination | The defense counsel will begin the questioning after the prosecution has finished with the witness.

16. What are the reasons for a properly prepared case files?

The elimination of another because it would result in profit for the murderer.Assist in prosecution. | | Review details with prosecution when filing charges. | | Review details with witnesses. | | Allow prosecutor knowledge of officer's knowledge of the case.Direct Examination | | Cross Examination | | Redirect Examination | | Recross Examination | The defense counsel will begin the questioning after the prosecution has finished with the witness.To prevent duplication of work. | | To prove efficiency on the part of the officer and Dept. | | To be useful for review by prosecutor and grand jury.

17. List the Methods of a Crime Scene Search:

Direct Examination | | Cross Examination | | Redirect Examination | | Recross Examination | The defense counsel will begin the questioning after the prosecution has finished with the witness.To prevent duplication of work. | | To prove efficiency on the part of the officer and Dept. | | To be useful for review by prosecutor and grand jury.The elimination of another because it would result in profit for the murderer.Point-to-point Search. | | Strip Search (thorough) | | Quadrant (or Sector) Search | | Circular (Spiral or Concentric) Search | | Area Search | | Aerial Search.

18. Define Prejudice.

To prevent duplication of work. | | To prove efficiency on the part of the officer and Dept. | | To be useful for review by prosecutor and grand jury.Direct Examination | | Cross Examination | | Redirect Examination | | Recross Examination | The defense counsel will begin the questioning after the prosecution has finished with the witness.An opinion or leaning adverse to anything without just grounds or before obtaining sufficient knowledge.The elimination of another because it would result in profit for the murderer.

19. Define Atomic Absorption test.

Determines quantitative and proportional concentrations of specific elements in materials through the analysis of a vaporized sample.To prevent duplication of work. | | To prove efficiency on the part of the officer and Dept. | | To be useful for review by prosecutor and grand jury.The elimination of another because it would result in profit for the murderer.Direct Examination | | Cross Examination | | Redirect Examination | | Recross Examination | The defense counsel will begin the questioning after the prosecution has finished with the witness.

20. Define Rigor Mortis.

Direct Examination | | Cross Examination | | Redirect Examination | | Recross Examination | The defense counsel will begin the questioning after the prosecution has finished with the witness.Because of chemical changes occurring in body tissues, the muscles stiffen after death. | | This stiffening starts at the neck and lower jaw and spreads downward.To prevent duplication of work. | | To prove efficiency on the part of the officer and Dept. | | To be useful for review by prosecutor and grand jury.The elimination of another because it would result in profit for the murderer.

21. What are the characteristics or a Regressed pedophile?

This pedophile has a situational occurrence that impels him to turn to children. | This turn is only temporary and will revert back. | | Traditionally involved with adults. For example, being married and having a family. | | When life stress gets to a regressed offender, the children become an outlet. They usually feel more comfortable with children. | | Also, they are geographically stable, employed, and may have some substance abuse, and also may have low self-esteem.The elimination of another because it would result in profit for the murderer.To prevent duplication of work. | | To prove efficiency on the part of the officer and Dept. | | To be useful for review by prosecutor and grand jury.Direct Examination | | Cross Examination | | Redirect Examination | | Recross Examination | The defense counsel will begin the questioning after the prosecution has finished with the witness.

22. What are three important factors to look at when profiling molesters?

Direct Examination | | Cross Examination | | Redirect Examination | | Recross Examination | The defense counsel will begin the questioning after the prosecution has finished with the witness.Victimization ritual | | Method of selection | | Abducting processTo prevent duplication of work. | | To prove efficiency on the part of the officer and Dept. | | To be useful for review by prosecutor and grand jury.The elimination of another because it would result in profit for the murderer.

23. Define Offensive.

Direct Examination | | Cross Examination | | Redirect Examination | | Recross Examination | The defense counsel will begin the questioning after the prosecution has finished with the witness.Rapid-fire questioning is intended to confuse the witness and procure inconsistent answers. When faced with such a situation, take time to consider each question, be deliberate in answering, and ask to have the question repeated. Remain calm.The elimination of another because it would result in profit for the murderer.To prevent duplication of work. | | To prove efficiency on the part of the officer and Dept. | | To be useful for review by prosecutor and grand jury.

24. What are common psychological defense patterns in pedophiles?

25. When may rigor mortis start?

Direct Examination | | Cross Examination | | Redirect Examination | | Recross Examination | The defense counsel will begin the questioning after the prosecution has finished with the witness.To prevent duplication of work. | | To prove efficiency on the part of the officer and Dept. | | To be useful for review by prosecutor and grand jury.It may start from 15 minutes to 15 hours after death, but as a general rule, it starts 5 to 6 hours after death.The elimination of another because it would result in profit for the murderer.

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