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CARDIO-RESPIRATORY DEATH – death occurs
when there is continues and persistent cessation of
hearth action and respiration.

CARDIOSPHYMOGRAPH – this is the fourth and the
bottom pen of the polygraph instrument. This
cardio unit is a mechanically operated unit. It is a
high pressure system that records changes in
mean blood pressure, rate and strength of pulse
beat by means of a medical blood pressure cuff
containing a rubber bladder that is wrapped around
the upper arm, in a manner that places the bladder
against the brachial artery.

CARGO TANK – any container mounted on a tank
vehicle with a capacity of at least four hundred fifty
liters used for carrying flammable or combustible
liquids. It does not apply to the fuel tank of a motor
vehicle.

CARJACKING – the crime of taking a motor vehicle
from the motorist or passenger, or from his or her
immediate presence, by use of force, fear, or threat
of force, with the intent to temporarily or
permanently deprive the owner of its use.

CARL ROKITANSKI – a pathologist

CARNAPPING – the taking, with intent to gain, of a
motor vehicle belonging to another without the
latter’s consent, or by means of violence against or
intimidation of persons, or by using force upon
things.

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