Forensic Science in Court

Forensic Science in Court
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Total Pages : 198
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ISBN-10 : 9781442201897
ISBN-13 : 1442201894
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Book Synopsis Forensic Science in Court by : Donald Shelton

Download or read book Forensic Science in Court written by Donald Shelton and published by Rowman & Littlefield Publishers. This book was released on 2010-10-16 with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Forensic Science in Court explores the legal implications of forensic science—an increasingly important and complex part of the justice system. Judge Donald Shelton provides an accessible overview of the legal aissues, from the history of evidence in court, to "gatekeeper" judges determining what evidence can be allowed, to the "CSI effect" in juries. The book describes and evaluates various kinds of evidence, including DNA, fingerprints, handwriting, hair, bite marks, tool marks, firearms and bullets, fire and arson investigation, and bloodstain evidence. Assessing the strengths and limitations of each kind of evidence, the author also discusses how they can contribute to identifying the "who," "how," and "whether" questions that arise in criminal prosecutions. Author Donald Shelton draws on the depth of his experiences as courtroom prosecutor, professor, and judge, to provide a well-rounded look at these increasingly critical issues. Case studies throughout help bring the issues to life and show how forensic science has been used, both successfully and not, in real-world situations.


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