Scientific Evidence in Civil and Criminal Cases provides those participating in trials with a concise understanding of the scope of commonly encountered types of expert testimony and the nature of results which my be expected from specialists. It explores both the potentialities and limitations of expert proof. It discusses the qualifications needed for expert witnesses from various disciplines and explains the status of the law concerning the types of evidence encountered in a trial. One volume.
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5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
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awful and outdated,
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This review is from: Scientific Evidence in Civil and Criminal Cases (University Casebook Series) (Hardcover)
I picked up this book and was shocked by the writing and research. Admittedly, this is a book based on science from ten years ago but some chapters are so bad I don't think the information was correct even then. Some chapters may be good, (fingerprints,questioned documents) but do not attempt any subject based on a real science- drug chemistry, DNA analysis, etc. As far as I can tell, these chapters were written by attorneys with no science training. They do not explain concepts very clearly I suspect because they do not really understand them. Save your money. With the current state of CSI madness there has got to be better "forensic science for attorneys/nonscientists" writing being published.
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Perfect reference book,
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This review is from: Scientific Evidence in Civil and Criminal Cases (University Casebook Series) (Hardcover)
This book is a necessity for any criminal defense lawyer. This contains the information police use in their training and procedure, as well as what to expect from an expert witness. Outstanding references after each chapter on where to find additional information as well as your own experts. Not as many illustrations as previous editions, but much more up to date material such as DNA testing and the background information so any lay person can understand what the experts are doing.
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arson indicators, comparative micrography, monomorphic probe, radar speedmeter, palmprint evidence, isomer defense, suits against firearms, prosecutorial discovery, voice uniqueness, electrodermal resistance, burglarized premises, dermal nitrate test, radar speed detection, alcohol screening devices, readout portion, horizontal gaze nystagmus test, ultimate issue rule, intact sperm cells, bite mark evidence, voice spectrograms, polygraph technique, batching error, battered spouse syndrome, firearms litigation, plexiform bone Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, New York, Federal Rules of Evidence, New Jersey, Ohio App, Bibliography of Additional References, Scientific Evid, West Virginia, Identification News, District of Columbia, South Dakota, Superior Court, West's Ann, North Carolina, Cellmark Diagnostics, Code Ann, West's Fla, Arson Analysis Newsletter, Penal Code, Proof of Facts, Von Beroldingen, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Legal Medicine, Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Premenstrual Syndrome New!
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arson indicators, comparative micrography, monomorphic probe, radar speedmeter, palmprint evidence, isomer defense, suits against firearms, prosecutorial discovery, voice uniqueness, electrodermal resistance, burglarized premises, dermal nitrate test, radar speed detection, alcohol screening devices, readout portion, horizontal gaze nystagmus test, ultimate issue rule, intact sperm cells, bite mark evidence, voice spectrograms, polygraph technique, batching error, battered spouse syndrome, firearms litigation, plexiform bone Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, New York, Federal Rules of Evidence, New Jersey, Ohio App, Bibliography of Additional References, Scientific Evid, West Virginia, Identification News, District of Columbia, South Dakota, Superior Court, West's Ann, North Carolina, Cellmark Diagnostics, Code Ann, West's Fla, Arson Analysis Newsletter, Penal Code, Proof of Facts, Von Beroldingen, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Legal Medicine, Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Premenstrual Syndrome New!
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- Principles of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis: Theory and Practice (Practical Aspects of Criminal & Forensic Investigations) by Stuart H. James in Front Matter, and page 444
- Forensic Dentistry by Paul G. Stimson on page 162, and page 265
- Protective Security Law, Second Edition by David W Arnold on page 90, and page 95
- Forensic Evidence: Science and the Criminal Law by Terrence F. Kiely on page 248, and Back Matter
- Scientific and Legal Applications of Bloodstain Pattern Interpretation by Stuart H. James in Front Matter, and page 92
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