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Law 12: Ch 7
Chapter 7: Investigation and Arrest
Question | Answer |
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crime scene | the site where the offence took place |
centre | the are in which the offence was actually committed |
perimeter | the areas surrounding the centre, where the offender may have been present or may have left evidence |
contamination | the loss, destruction, or alteration of physical evidence |
police log | a written record of what an officer witnessed |
physical evidence | any object, impression, or body element that can be used to prove or disprove facts relating to an offence |
forensic evidence | the use of biochemical and other scientific techniques to analyze evidence in a criminal investigation |
impression | patterns or marks found on surfaces and caused by various objects |
class characteristics | the general attributes of an object |
individual characteristics | the specific and unique features of an object |
fingerprint | a mark left behind after a fingertip touches an object |
visible fingerprint | the print formed when a fingertip is coated in blood, grease, or some other substance; it is visible to the naked eye |
latent fingerprint | the print formed by natural oils, and perspiration on the fingertip, it is invisible to the naked eye |
chain of custody | the witnessed, written record of the people who maintained unbroken control over an item of evidence |
arrest | legally depriving someone of liberty by seizing or touching the person to indicate that he or she is in custody |
detention | legally depriving a person of liberty for the purpose of asking questions, with or without physical restraint |
reasonable grounds | information that would lead a reasonable person to conclude that the suspect had committed a criminal offence |
appearance notice | a legal document, usually issued for less serious offences, compelling an accused person to appear in court |
bench warrant | an arrest warrant issued directly by the Judge when an accused person fails to appear in court |
summons | a legal document issued for an indictable offence, ordering an accused person to appear in court |
information | a statement given under oath, informing the Court of the details of the offence |
arrest warrant | a written court order, directing the arrest of the subject |
peace officer | a person responsible for preserving the public peace, such as a police officer, a mayor, or a customs officer |
citizen's arrest | an arrest without a warrant by any person other than a peace officer |
search warrant | a court document that gives the police the right to search a specific location |
telewarrant | a search warrant obtained by phone or fax |
lineup | a grouping of photographs or people shown to a victim or a witness for the purpose of identifying the perpetrator |
promise to appear | a signed agreement that an accused person will appear in court at the time of the trial |
recognizance | a guarantee that the accused will appear in court when required, under penalty of a fine up to $500 |
surety | a person who agrees to make a payment if the accused does not appear at trial |
bail | the temporary release of an accused who posts money or some other security |
show-cause hearing | a judicial hearing in which the Crown or the accused has to convince the Judge either to detain or release the accused before trial |
reverse onus | the burden of proof shifts to the defence |