ABSTRACT

Forensic science has undergone dramatic progress in recent years, including in the areas of DNA collection and analysis and the reconstruction of crime scenes. However, too few professionals are equipped with the knowledge necessary to fully apply the potential of science in civil, criminal, and family legal matters.

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Part I. Overview

chapter |2 pages

Part II. Foundations of Law

chapter 4|42 pages

Criminal Law and Procedure

chapter 6|12 pages

The Civil Justice System

chapter 7|6 pages

Discovery in Civil Cases

chapter 10|8 pages

Product Liability

chapter |2 pages

Part III. Bridging the Foundations

chapter 15|10 pages

Trace Evidence Examination

chapter 19|14 pages

Forensic Pathology

chapter 20|8 pages

Forensic Toxicology

chapter 21|10 pages

Serology

chapter 22|12 pages

DNA Analysis

chapter 24|12 pages

Forensic Odontology

chapter 25|10 pages

Forensic Anthropology

chapter 27|10 pages

Digital Forensics

chapter 29|18 pages

Forensic Accounting

chapter 32|16 pages

Crime Scene Management