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What is the definition of 'complainant' in the context of criminal investigation?
The person requesting an investigation or action, often the victim of a crime
What does 'corpus delicti' refer to in the context of law?
The body or substance of the crime
What is the definition of 'circumstantial evidence' in the context of criminal investigation?
Evidence not based on actual personal knowledge or observation, but from which deductions are drawn
What are 'elements of a crime' in the context of criminal law?
Conditions that must occur for an act to be called a specific kind of crime
What is the definition of 'evidence' in the context of criminal investigation?
Anything to be offered in court to prove the truth or falsity of a fact in issue
Test your knowledge of criminal investigation terms and definitions with this quiz. From bias to crime, this quiz covers the essential concepts and terminology related to the legal process of gathering evidence for a crime.
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