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Criminal Investigation
Criminal Investigation
Admission is a voluntary
concessions or acknowledgement
executed by a party of the
existence of truth of certain facts.
2. Eyewitness Testimony
Jessica Alfaro
Hubert Webb
3. Circumstantial Evidence
3.1. Motive
3.2. Opportunity
How to prove?
Importance
constitutes the major source of information for most case
under investigation
Types of Interview
Two (2) Major Types of Interview
Salesman
Actor
Psychologist
REQUISITES OF INTERVIEW
1. Establish Rapport
2. Forcefulness of personality
3. Breadth of Interest
SETTING OF INTERVIEW
1. Background Interview
4. Appropriate Time
1. Investigator should remain few paces from the door until the
subject is convinced of his identity and invites him in
1. Personal information
2. Schools attended
3. Former employers
4. Reasons for leaving previous employer/
employment
USUAL STAGES OF INTERVIEW
2. Warm – up: the first few minutes will determine the tenor of the
interview. If investigator permits a clash of personalities or creates a
tense atmosphere, the witness might tighten up and be reluctant to
divulge all information. After showing his credentials, the investigator
should open with a few friendly remarks.
3. Questioning: after the witness/ subject has told his story, the
investigator should review it with him and request him to amplify certain
points. Matters which have not been touched upon by the witness
should be treated, the elements of the offense and other points in the
case should guided the investigator in his questioning.
1. Children
2. Young persons
4. Older Persons
Personalities of Interviewees
Nagma-magic
ako sir! Hehe!
8. Timid (Shy) Type
Pwede di
Have you been sabton Ma’am?
to Lucky 7? Huya ang!
1. Mental Notes
2. Written Notes
3. Stenographic notes
4. Sound recording
What is INTERROGATION?
Approved:
“I stabbed him.”
SCENARIO
Sir, RA 7438
Ok, I’ll call mandates that I
should be provided
Atty.
with a lawyer of my
Fortun. choice. I want Atty.
Fortun to handle my
case.
3. The suspect may waive his rights.
To forego this, an affirmative statement of
rejection is evidently required.
The burden of proof is on the prosecution.
Do you waive
your right to Yes sir?
remain silent?
Withdrawal of a waiver is ALWAYS
permitted.
1. Criminalistics
1. Ballistics,
2. QD Examination,
3. Dactyloscopy,
4. Photograpy and
5. Polygraphy
a. Time Element
c. Incriminating Evidence
Study of BLOOD
3. Forensic Toxicology