ABSTRACT

One of the greatest challenges encountered by those in the forensic sciences is anticipating what the state and federal courts will � or will not � allow as valid physical evidence. With this in mind, the author of Forensic Evidence: Science and the Criminal Law, Second Edition analyzes and explains the judicial system�s response to t

chapter 1|40 pages

Science and the Criminal Law

chapter 2|38 pages

Science, Forensic Science, and Evidence............................................... 41 44 48

ByI. Introduction II. Forensic Science and Evidence III. Forensic Evidence and History

chapter 3|56 pages

Hair Analyses .......................................................................................... 79 81 83 84 87

ByI. Introduction II. Hair Analysis Basics III. Discovery Issues IV. Matching Statements V. Recent Case Discussions: Qualifications

chapter 5|64 pages

Ballistics and Tool Marks ..................................................................... 177 180 184 185

ByI. Introduction II. Ballistics and Forensic Evidence III. Ballistics Experts: Qualifications IV. Weapon Identification

chapter 6|40 pages

Soil, Glass, and Paint

chapter 8|50 pages

Fingerprints........................................................................................... 339 339 342 347 349 350 354

ByI. Introduction II. International Working Groups III. Fingerprints: American Experience IV. Fingerprint Questions V. Fingerprint Foundations VI. Fingerprints: Daubert Challenges VII. Fingerprints: Digital Print Machines

chapter 10|52 pages

DNA Analysis ........................................................................................ 425 427 428

ByI. Introduction II. DNA Research Resources III. DNA: International Standards

chapter 11|28 pages

Forensic Anthropology and Entomology ........................................... 477 478 479

ByI. Introduction II. Forensic Anthropology III. Forensic Anthropology Cases

chapter 12|2 pages

Epilogue

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