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Which action is essential for preserving the integrity of a crime scene?
Which action is essential for preserving the integrity of a crime scene?
What is the primary purpose of establishing a perimeter around a crime scene?
What is the primary purpose of establishing a perimeter around a crime scene?
Which of the following is NOT typically used to secure a crime scene perimeter?
Which of the following is NOT typically used to secure a crime scene perimeter?
Why is it critical to document the initial condition of the crime scene?
Why is it critical to document the initial condition of the crime scene?
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What is a significant reason for interviewing witnesses separately?
What is a significant reason for interviewing witnesses separately?
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Which of the following describes criminal damage to property in the 2nd degree?
Which of the following describes criminal damage to property in the 2nd degree?
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What constitutes aggravated assault under Georgia law?
What constitutes aggravated assault under Georgia law?
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Which action is classified as aggravated battery?
Which action is classified as aggravated battery?
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What does the term 'murder' imply in Georgia law?
What does the term 'murder' imply in Georgia law?
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What differentiates voluntary manslaughter from murder?
What differentiates voluntary manslaughter from murder?
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What is involuntary manslaughter defined as?
What is involuntary manslaughter defined as?
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Which criminal act is defined as non-consensual sexual intercourse?
Which criminal act is defined as non-consensual sexual intercourse?
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What distinguishes aggravated sexual battery from sexual battery?
What distinguishes aggravated sexual battery from sexual battery?
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Study Notes
Criminal Damage to Property in the 2nd Degree
- Destroying a vehicle is not explicitly mentioned as 2nd-degree criminal damage.
- Causing damage exceeding $500 to another's property is 2nd-degree criminal damage.
- Setting fire to a building and vandalizing a park are not specifically defined as 2nd-degree criminal damage.
Aggravated Assault in Georgia
- Causing harm without a weapon is not aggravated assault.
- Intentionally threatening with a deadly weapon is aggravated assault.
- Accidental injury and public fighting are not classified as aggravated assault.
Aggravated Battery
- Slapping, pushing, and hitting with a non-weapon are not aggravated battery.
- Intentionally causing serious bodily injury is aggravated battery.
Murder in Georgia Law
- Killing in self-defense is not murder.
- Intentional killing with malice aforethought is murder.
- Killing an animal and accidental death are not murder.
Voluntary Manslaughter vs. Murder
- Weapon use, time of day, and mental state are not primary differentiators.
- The presence of provocation distinguishes voluntary manslaughter from murder.
Involuntary Manslaughter
- Killing in a rage and premeditated killing are not involuntary manslaughter.
- Unintentional killing due to reckless behavior is involuntary manslaughter.
- Killing in a car accident without negligence is not involuntary manslaughter.
Rape and Other Sexual Offenses
- Non-consensual sexual intercourse is rape.
- Sexual battery is unwanted sexual contact without penetration.
- Child molestation involves engaging in sexual acts with a minor.
- Aggravated sexual battery involves force and a foreign object.
Distinguishing Aggravated Sexual Battery
- Age, location, and the victim-perpetrator relationship are not the primary distinctions.
- Use of force and a foreign object is the key difference between aggravated and simple sexual battery.
Crime Scene Procedures: Initial Actions
- Collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses, and taking photographs happen after securing the scene.
- Securing the scene is the first step for an officer arriving at a crime scene.
Crime Scene Integrity
- Media access should be restricted.
- Limiting access, not moving evidence, and not cleaning spills preserve scene integrity.
Crime Scene Perimeter
- The perimeter's purpose is to prevent contamination and preserve evidence.
- Keeping media away and directing traffic are secondary considerations.
Securing a Crime Scene Perimeter
- Police tape, traffic cones, and barricades are used; chalk lines are not typically used.
Documentation of Crime Scene Condition
- Documentation provides a reference for analysis and reconstruction.
- Media reports, scene cleanliness, and impressing supervisors are not the primary purposes.
Handling Dangerous Evidence
- Dangerous evidence should be left in place and the area marked.
Crime Scene Documentation Methods
- Sketching is a common method; poems, paintings, and collages are not.
Crime Scene Log Purpose
- The log tracks everyone entering and exiting the crime scene.
Evidence Collection
- Wearing gloves prevents contamination; bare hands, taking evidence home, and only collecting large items are incorrect practices.
Witness Interviews
- Separating witnesses prevents collusion.
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Test your knowledge on key aspects of criminal law in Georgia, including definitions and classifications for crimes such as aggravated assault, battery, and murder. Understand the distinctions between voluntary manslaughter and murder, as well as 2nd-degree criminal damage to property. Enhance your legal understanding of criminal offenses in this engaging quiz.