A criminal investigation cannot begin until one of three things is present; these include all of the following EXCEPT:
A. a crime must have occurred.
B. there must be a reasonable certainty that a crime has occurred.
C. the investigator must be reasonably sure a crime is going to occur.
D. law enforcement representatives are able to investigate anyone at any time for any reason
I think it's D, but not sure
I agree.
To determine the correct answer, let's analyze each option:
A. a crime must have occurred.
This statement is generally true because criminal investigations typically involve the examination of an actual crime that has taken place.
B. there must be a reasonable certainty that a crime has occurred.
This statement is also typically true. Before launching a criminal investigation, law enforcement typically requires reasonable certainty that a crime has indeed taken place based on available evidence or information.
C. the investigator must be reasonably sure a crime is going to occur.
This statement is not a necessary condition for initiating a criminal investigation. Criminal investigations are generally focused on past crimes or ongoing criminal activities, rather than anticipating future crimes.
D. law enforcement representatives are able to investigate anyone at any time for any reason.
This statement is incorrect. In most legal systems, law enforcement agencies are bound by certain legal standards and restrictions. They cannot investigate individuals without reasonable cause or suspicion of criminal activity. Arbitrary investigations without any basis are generally considered a violation of the individual's rights.
After evaluating these options, we can conclude that the correct answer is option C. The investigator does not need to be reasonably sure a crime is going to occur for a criminal investigation to begin.