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Crime Scene Investigation
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Crime Scene Investigation

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In which court are County Ordinance violations prosecuted?

  • County Court
  • State Court
  • Associate Circuit Court (correct)
  • Municipal Court
  • What is the classification of 1st degree property damage under state statute?

  • Class A felony
  • Class B misdemeanor
  • Class D felony (correct)
  • Class C felony
  • Who can issue a summons to a suspected ordinance violator instead of effecting a full custodial arrest?

  • Municipal attorney
  • County and municipal officers (correct)
  • County prosecutor
  • Associate Circuit Court Judge
  • What is essential to have for a property damage case to be prosecuted?

    <p>A prosecuting victim</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In cases involving municipal property, who is considered the victim?

    <p>The municipality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an officer do when investigating a property damage crime scene?

    <p>Seize evidence and conduct an area canvass</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the classification of 2nd degree property damage under state statute?

    <p>Class B misdemeanor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who prosecutes violations involving federal property?

    <p>U.S. Magistrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should an officer do when investigating mailbox damage?

    <p>Take a report and notify the postal inspector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do police officers often consider property damage cases to be low priority?

    <p>Because they are difficult to solve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of a criminal investigation?

    <p>To gather evidence for prosecution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the on-scene investigation?

    <p>To gather evidence and ask questions to the victim</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is property damage often referred to as?

    <p>Destruction of property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where are Federal Law violations prosecuted?

    <p>In the United States Magistrate's Office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of crime is property damage considered?

    <p>Crime against property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who prosecutes State Statute violations?

    <p>The County Prosecuting Attorney's Office</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Introduction to Property Damage Investigations

    • Property damage, also known as vandalism, is a crime against property.
    • Federal law violations are prosecuted by the United States Attorney's Office before a United States Magistrate.
    • State statute violations are prosecuted by the county prosecuting attorney's office in the County Associate Circuit Court.

    Types of Property Damage Offenses

    • 1st degree property damage is a class D felony with a damage amount of $750.00.
    • 2nd degree property damage is a class B misdemeanor with no specified damage amount.
    • County Ordinance violations are prosecuted by the county counselor's office in the proper associate circuit court.
    • Municipal ordinance violations are prosecuted by that municipality's attorney in municipal court.

    Conducting a Property Damage Investigation

    • A crime scene is the physical location where a suspect commits an illegal act or leaves physical evidence.
    • Important questions to ask the victim include:
      • Date and time of the crime
      • Identification of damaged property and estimated value
      • Suspicious people or activity in the area prior to the crime
    • Evidence should be seized and an area canvass conducted to look for witnesses.

    Importance of a Prosecuting Victim

    • A prosecuting victim is essential for successful prosecution of property damage cases.
    • A victim can be a family member, person with care and custody of the property, owner, manager, caretaker, or municipality.
    • Without a willing victim, a prosecutor will not take the case.

    Notification of Other Agencies

    • In cases involving municipal property, the victim is the municipality, and the prosecuting victim is the department having custody of the property.
    • In cases involving state property, the victim is the State of Missouri, and the prosecuting victim is the state agency having custody of the property.
    • In cases involving federal property, the victim is the United States Government, and the FBI is notified.

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