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Evidence: Science and the Criminal Law written by Terrence
F Kiely which includes
most current information about important national and international
websites in each chapter. This book provides consistent reports
on the most recent examples of case decisions focusing on forensic
science usage by prosecutors in a wide variety of criminal
prosecutions. It focuses on recent discussions of expert testimony
foundation requirements. Presented in each chapter is a series
of recurring questions tailored to each science and geared
toward highlighting the similarities and differences among
the forensic sciences chosen for discussion.
Forensic Evidence: Science and the Criminal Law is a comprehensive
analysis of the most recent state and federal court decisions
addressing the use of forensic science in the investigation
and trial of criminal cases. Each case provides a complete
overview and analysis of the relevant scientific issues debated
by the court in that particular case. These science-related
discussions present the court's most recent positions on ballistics,
blood analysis, forensic anthropology, and other scientific
applications. Each case also provides a thorough examination
of the legal aspects of its relevant science-related issues.
These legal analyses focus on issues of criminal discovery,
the debate over the legal requirements for utilization of an
area of medical or other forensic science at trial, and the
appellate court's acceptance in whole, in part, or not at all,
of the scientist's factual findings and opinions in a wide
variety of science-based settings.
The author gives special attention to the latest decisions
addressing the applicability of the famous Daubert case. Here,
he offers a thorough analysis of what does and does not constitute
acceptable science for the basis of an expert's opinion. Against
this background, Forensic Evidence: Science and the Criminal
Law will aid you tremendously in discerning these intricate
factors, thereby boosting your understanding and analysis of
science-based criminal cases on both the federal and state
levels.
Table of Contents
SCIENCE, FORENSIC SCIENCE, AND EVIDENCE
Science and the Legal Process
Litigation as History
Law and Science
Science and the Supreme Court
Conclusion
Research Note
Endnotes
SCIENCE AND THE CRIMINAL LAW
Introduction
Science and the Criminal Law: Overview
Forensic Science and Legal History
Forensic Science and Circumstantial Evidence
Forensic Science and Forensic Evidence
Forensic Science, Probability, and the Law
Forensic Science, Forensic Evidence, and the Modern Crime Scene
Forensic Science and the Criminal Law: A Case Study
Conclusion
Research Note
Endnotes
HAIR ANALYSIS
Introduction
Recent Case Discussions
Conclusion
Endnotes
FIBER ANALYSIS
Introduction
The Wayne Williams Case
Other Fiber Analysis Cases
Research Note
Endnotes
BALLISTICS AND TOOL MARKS
Introduction
Weapon Identification
Angle of Shot
Bullet Matching
Incompetency of Counsel
Wound Analysis and Ballistics
Tool Mark Cases
Research Note
Endnotes
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SOIL, GLASS, AND PAINT ANALYSIS
Introduction
Glass Analysis
Paint Analysis
Soil Analysis
Research Note
Endnotes
FOOTPRINTS AND TIRE IMPRESSIONS
Introduction
Footprints
Tire Impressions
Bite Mark Case Listing
Research Note
Endnotes
FINGERPRINTS
Introduction
Fingerprint Cases
Lip and Ear Print Impressions
Research Note
Endnotes
BLOOD SPATTER ANALYSIS
Introduction
Blood Spatter Cases
Endnotes
DNA ANALYSIS
Introduction
Questions Lawyers Need to Ask and Answer
DNA Cases
Research Note
Endnotes
FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY AND ENTOMOLOGY
Anthropology
Forensic Anthropology Cases
Entomology: Cases
Endnotes
EPILOGUE
Appendix: A Primer on Researching Forensic Science
to Get Forensic Evidence
Forensics and Crime Scene Bibliography and Research
Sources
Forensic Information on the Internet
Table of Cases
Index
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