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The automobile exception has two primary elements: it must be a [BLANK-1] motor vehicle and probable cause to believe the vehicle contains contraband or criminal evidence. (LO 10.1)

When taking pictures of a crime scene, it is generally acceptable to remove photos that are out-of-focus or irrelevant (32.34).

Before obtaining identification from a deceased person, the officer MUST receive permission from the Detective or Lead Investigator to move or disturb the body?

Proper courtroom demeanor reflects the following (Obj. 32.51)

All of the following are circumstances that may require additional investigative and technical personnel at a crime scene (32.32).

The legal significance of evidence rests in its influence on the judge and prosecutor (32.4)?

A salvage switch is described as the altering of a vehicle’s identity by placing the serial number of a total loss car onto a stolen car (32.9)?

Assist in prosecution, review details with prosecution when filing charges, review details with witnesses, and give the defense attorney the impression that the officers involved are extremely professional, organized, and efficient are listed as reasons for properly prepared case files (32.63).

Regardless of the tactics of a defense attorney, officers should always (Obj. 32.58):

To prevent duplication of work, to be useful for review by the prosecutor and grand jury, and to prove efficiency on the part of the officer and department are all values of a properly prepared case folder (32.61).