Across
- 2. a point on a fingerprint where a single friction ridge splits into two separate ridges
- 6. any impression, scratch, gouge, cut, or abrasion made when a tool comes into contact with another object
- 9. the state or process of rotting
- 11. the study of the harmful effects of chemicals, substances, or environmental agents on living systems
- 12. the criminal act of deliberately setting fire to property
Down
- 1. The physical act or omission that constitutes a criminal offense; can be voluntary acts or failures to act when there is a legal duty
- 3. chemical compound that turns purple when it contacts amino acids, the building blocks of proteins
- 4. any oral or written statement a witness provides under oath during a trial, hearing, or deposition
- 5. A medical examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death and any disease or injury present
- 7. an invisible fingerprint left on a surface by the natural oils and sweat from the skin, which requires special techniques to be visualized
- 8. The mental state or intent behind a crime, including specific intent, general intent, malice, or strict liability
- 10. relating to or denoting the application of scientific methods and techniques to the investigation of crime