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Which term refers to any person who gives information to the police authorities relative to a crime?
Which term refers to any person who gives information to the police authorities relative to a crime?
- Syndicate
- Informer (correct)
- Witness
- Criminal
What is the main difference between an informant and an informer?
What is the main difference between an informant and an informer?
- There is no difference between an informant and an informer.
- The informant provides information about criminals, while the informer provides information about syndicates.
- The informant provides information voluntarily, while the informer does so for monetary consideration. (correct)
- The informant is a police authority, while the informer is a witness.
What does the word 'informant' refer to?
What does the word 'informant' refer to?
- A person who provides information about criminal activities for monetary consideration.
- A police authority who gathers information from criminals.
- A person who provides information about syndicates.
- Any person who gives information to the police authorities relevant to a crime. (correct)
What type of activities does an informant provide information about?
What type of activities does an informant provide information about?
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Who may serve as a witness voluntarily according to the text?
Who may serve as a witness voluntarily according to the text?
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Study Notes
Informant vs. Informer
- An informant is a person who provides information to the police authorities relative to a crime.
- The main difference between an informant and an informer is that an informant is a person who provides information, while an informer is a person who provides information in exchange for a reward or benefit.
Informant's Role
- An informant provides information about criminal activities, such as drug trafficking or other illegal acts.
Witness Testimony
- A person who serves as a witness may do so voluntarily, providing information about a crime or legal matter.
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