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What is the definition of 'complainant' in the context of criminal investigation?
What is the definition of 'complainant' in the context of criminal investigation?
- The individual who is accused of committing a crime
- The person responsible for gathering evidence in a criminal investigation
- The legal representative of the accused in a criminal case
- The person requesting an investigation or action, often the victim of a crime (correct)
What does 'corpus delicti' refer to in the context of law?
What does 'corpus delicti' refer to in the context of law?
- Proof establishing that a crime has occurred; the necessary elements that constitute a crime
- The legal process of gathering evidence of a crime
- The person who disposes of stolen property on a regular basis
- The body or substance of the crime (correct)
What is the definition of 'circumstantial evidence' in the context of criminal investigation?
What is the definition of 'circumstantial evidence' in the context of criminal investigation?
- Evidence that is always admissible in court
- Evidence not based on actual personal knowledge or observation, but from which deductions are drawn (correct)
- Evidence based on actual personal knowledge or observation of the facts in controversy
- Evidence that directly proves the facts sought to be proved
What are 'elements of a crime' in the context of criminal law?
What are 'elements of a crime' in the context of criminal law?
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What is the definition of 'evidence' in the context of criminal investigation?
What is the definition of 'evidence' in the context of criminal investigation?
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