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What does the term 'investigate' derive from?
The Latin word INVESTIGARE.
What is criminal investigation defined as?
The collection and analysis of facts about persons, things, and places that are subjects of a crime.
What are the threefold aims of criminal investigation?
Match the cardinal questions of criminal investigation with their corresponding aspects:
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In which situation can a person arrested by warrant be subjected to custodial investigation?
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The term 'at large' is synonymous with 'fugitive from justice'.
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The first step in starting a criminal investigation is to state the ______.
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Study Notes
Etymology of Investigation
- "Investigare" is the Latin word that means "to track or to look into for traces".
- "Vestigium" is another Latin word that means "footprint".
- The term "Investigationem" from Latin means "to inquire or to discover".
- Investigation can refer to searching into either individuals or their properties.
Investigation and the Law
- Investigation is the act or process of investigating, or the condition of being investigated.
- Investigation refers to a detailed examination or inquiry, often official in nature.
- Criminal Investigation is defined as the collection and analysis of facts about people, things, or locations related to a crime.
Key Objectives of Criminal Investigation
- To determine the perpetrator's identity.
- To locate the perpetrator's whereabouts.
- To provide evidence to establish guilt for those involved in the crime.
Cardinal Points of Investigation
- Six guiding questions to be answered during criminal investigation:
- What specific offense was committed?
- Where was the crime committed?
- When was the crime committed?
- Whom was involved in the crime?
- Why was the crime committed?
- How was the crime committed?
Starting Points of Criminal Investigation
- State the Problem: To identify, locate, and arrest the perpetrator, and recover stolen property.
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Form Hypothesis: Involves explaining the occurrence by considering:
- Motive: What caused the person to act?
- Knowledge/Opportunity: Did they have the chance to commit the crime?
- Means/Instrumentality: What tools were used to commit the crime?
- Observed and Experiment: Used to verify whether the hypothesis is correct or incorrect.
Kinds of Criminal Investigation
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Investigation of a Suspect Under Arrest and Detention:
- General Rule: A person arrested with a warrant is not subject to custodial investigation because they are accountable for that crime in court.
- Exceptions:
- Separate criminal complaint exists, requiring further investigation.
- Person arrested under warrant is charged as "John Doe" or "Richard Doe", requiring investigation to determine their true identity.
- A person arrested under a search warrant is found in possession of stolen goods.
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Investigation Where the Suspect is at Large:
- Legally, "at large" does not mean the same as "fugitive from justice".
- Those "at large" are not wanted by the law, and cannot be lawfully arrested without a warrant.
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Explore the origins and legal aspects of investigation through this quiz. Learn about the Latin roots of the term, the process of criminal investigation, and its key objectives. Test your knowledge on the fundamental principles guiding investigations.
