Forensic Science Reform
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Forensic Science Reform
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Author : Wendy J Koen
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2016-12-16
Forensic Science Reform written by Wendy J Koen and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-16 with Law categories.
Forensic Science Reform: Protecting the Innocent is written for the nonscientist to help make complicated scientific information clear and concise enough for attorneys and judges to master. This volume covers physical forensic science, namely arson, shaken baby syndrome, non-accidental trauma, bite marks, DNA, ballistics, comparative bullet lead analysis, fingerprint analysis, and hair and fiber analysis, and contains valuable contributions from leading experts in the field of forensic science. Offers training for prosecuting attorneys on the present state of the forensic sciences in order to avoid reliance on legal precedent that lags decades behind the science Provides defense attorneys the knowledge to defend their clients against flawed science Arms innocence projects and appellate attorneys with the latest information to challenge convictions that were obtained using faulty science Uses science-specific case studies to simplify issues in forensic science for the legal professional Offers a detailed overview of both the failures and progress made in the forensic sciences, making the volume ideal for law school courses covering wrongful convictions, or for undergraduate courses on law, legal ethics, or forensics
The Psychology And Sociology Of Wrongful Convictions
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Author : Wendy J Koen
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2018-06-26
The Psychology And Sociology Of Wrongful Convictions written by Wendy J Koen and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-26 with Law categories.
Wrongful convictions are the result of faulty or false scientific evidence in 50% of the cases. Defense counsel is often at a great disadvantage in defending against evidence based on science. Illusory Evidence: The Psychology and Sociology of Wrongful Convictions is written for the non-scientist, to make complicated scientific information clear and concise enough for attorneys and judges to master. This is obtained by providing case studies to simplify issues in forensic psychology for the legal professional. Increases the courts’ knowledge about areas of psychology that have been debunked, have advanced, or have been refined by the scientific community Covers issues in psychological forensics, namely: Profiling, Psychological Defenses, Mitigation, Eyewitness Testimony/Identification, Child Testimony, Repressed Memories, False Confessions and Moral Panic Trains prosecuting attorneys about the present state of the forensic psychology, to avoid relying only on legal precedent and will not present flawed science to the court Provides defense attorneys the knowledge necessary to competently defend where forensic psychology plays a part in a prosecution Arms innocence projects and appellate attorneys with the latest information to challenge convictions Uses case studies to simplify issues in forensic psychology for the legal professional
Forensic Science Evidence And Expert Witness Testimony
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Author : Paul Roberts
language : en
Publisher: Edward Elgar Publishing
Release Date : 2018-11-30
Forensic Science Evidence And Expert Witness Testimony written by Paul Roberts and has been published by Edward Elgar Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-30 with LAW categories.
Forensic science evidence plays a pivotal role in modern criminal proceedings. Yet such evidence poses intense practical and theoretical challenges. It can be unreliable or misleading and has been associated with miscarriages of justice. In this original and insightful book, a global team of prominent scholars and practitioners explore the contemporary challenges of forensic science evidence and expert witness testimony from a variety of theoretical, practical and jurisdictional perspectives. Chapters encompass the institutional organisation of forensic science, its procedural regulation, evaluation and reform, and brim with comparative insight.
Crime Lab Report
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Author : John M. Collins
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2019-09-17
Crime Lab Report written by John M. Collins and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-17 with Law categories.
Crime Lab Report compiles the most relevant and popular articles that appeared in this ongoing periodical between 2007 and 2017. Articles have been categorized by theme to serve as chapters, with an introduction at the beginning of each chapter and a description of the events that inspired each article. The author concludes the compilation with a reflection on Crime Lab Report, the retired periodical, and the future of forensic science as the 21st Century unfolds. Intended for forensic scientists, prosecutors, defense attorneys and even students studying forensic science or law, this compilation provides much needed information on the topics at hand. Presents a comprehensive look ‘behind the curtain’ of the forensic sciences from the viewpoint of someone working within the field Educates practitioners and laboratory administrators, providing talking points to help them respond intelligently to questions and criticisms, whether on the witness stand or when meeting with politicians and/or policymakers Captures an important period in the history of forensic science and criminal justice in America
Policing In An Age Of Reform
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Author : James J. Nolan
language : en
Publisher: Springer Nature
Release Date : 2020-12-07
Policing In An Age Of Reform written by James J. Nolan and has been published by Springer Nature this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-12-07 with Social Science categories.
This book tackles the contentious issue of policing in an age of controversy and uncertainty. It is a timely book written by police scholars — predominantly former practitioners from Europe, Australia and North America — who draw from their own research and operational experiences to illuminate key issues relating to police reform in the present day. While acknowledging some relevance of usual proposed models, such as problem-solving, evidence-based policing and procedural justice, the contributors provide an insider look at a variety of perspectives and approaches to police reform which have emerged in recent decades. It invites university students, criminologists, social scientists, police managers, forensic scientists to question and adapt their perspectives on a broad range of topics such as community policing, hate crime, Islamic radicalisation, neighborhood dynamics, situational policing, antidiscrimination and civil society, police ethics, performance measures, and advances in forensic science, technology, intelligence and more in an accessible and comprehensive manner.
Wrongful Conviction And Criminal Justice Reform
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Author : Marvin Zalman
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-10-30
Wrongful Conviction And Criminal Justice Reform written by Marvin Zalman and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-30 with Social Science categories.
Wrongful Conviction and Criminal Justice Reform is an important addition to the literature and teaching on innocence reform. This book delves into wrongful convictions studies but expands upon them by offering potential reforms that would alleviate the problem of wrongful convictions in the criminal justice system. Written to be accessible to students, Wrongful Conviction and Criminal Justice Reform is a main text for wrongful convictions courses or a secondary text for more general courses in criminal justice, political science, and law school innocence clinics.
Criminal Justice Reform
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Author : Brent E. Turvey
language : en
Publisher: Academic Press
Release Date : 2021-06-15
Criminal Justice Reform written by Brent E. Turvey and has been published by Academic Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-06-15 with Law categories.
Criminal Justice Reform: Investigative and Forensic Negligence within Law Enforcement, the Legal Profession, and the Judiciary provides readers with an applied understanding of the day-to-day failings within the justice system, from a practical and human standpoint, and as an ancillary to the report of Forensic Science by the National Academy of Science in 2009, and the Report on Forensic Science by the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology in 2016. The book covers the specific reforms necessary to preserve the intended missions of those professionals in control of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, prosecutors and the judiciary. Covers reform necessary in multiple related criminal justice cultures Includes high profile case examples throughout Written by a spectrum of current practitioners
Pioneers In Forensic Science
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Author : Kelly Pyrek
language : en
Publisher: CRC Press
Release Date : 2017-08-07
Pioneers In Forensic Science written by Kelly Pyrek and has been published by CRC Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-08-07 with Forensic sciences categories.
Chapter 1: The Forensic Science Experts: Pioneers, Masters, and Students -- Paying Homage to the Masters -- Carrying on the Kirk Legacy -- References -- Chapter 2: Flaws and Fraud: The Accusations against Forensic Science -- The Report Heard 'Round the World -- Purported Errors and Fraud Committed by Forensic Examiners -- Purported Bias on the Part of Forensic Practitioners -- Addressing Pseudoscience -- Lack of Research in Forensic Science -- The DNA Standard -- Reaction to the 2009 NAS Report -- References -- Chapter 3: Quality Improvement in Forensic Laboratories -- Education and Training of Forensic Laboratory Personnel -- Certification of Forensic Laboratory Personnel -- Proficiency Testing of Forensic Laboratory Personnel -- Accreditation of Forensic Laboratories -- Ethics of Forensic Laboratory Personnel -- An Identity Crisis? -- Breaches in Ethics and Wrongful Convictions -- References -- Chapter 4: Quality Improvement in Forensic Medicine Facilities -- Grooming and Growing Professionals: Certification and Accreditation of Medicolegal Death Investigation Offices -- Standards and Accreditation in the Medicolegal Death Investigation System -- References -- Chapter 5: Celebrity and the Forensic Scientist -- Life Imitates Art -- Lights, Camera, ... Courtroom -- The CSI Effect -- Rise of the Scientific Celebrity -- References -- Chapter 6: The Future of Forensic Science -- Creating Federal Oversight and Quality Assurance -- Addressing Bias, Increasing Reliability, and Fostering Independence -- Enhancing and Facilitating Research -- The Forensic Science Research Agenda -- Technical Merit Standards -- Research Funding -- The Search for Standards and Creating a Culture of Science -- Statistics in Forensic Science Reform -- Education and Training -- Privatization as a Response to Forensic Science Issues -- Likelihood of Progress in the Future -- References -- Index.
Strengthening Forensic Science In The United States
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Author : National Research Council
language : en
Publisher: National Academies Press
Release Date : 2009-07-29
Strengthening Forensic Science In The United States written by National Research Council and has been published by National Academies Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-07-29 with Law categories.
Scores of talented and dedicated people serve the forensic science community, performing vitally important work. However, they are often constrained by lack of adequate resources, sound policies, and national support. It is clear that change and advancements, both systematic and scientific, are needed in a number of forensic science disciplines to ensure the reliability of work, establish enforceable standards, and promote best practices with consistent application. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward provides a detailed plan for addressing these needs and suggests the creation of a new government entity, the National Institute of Forensic Science, to establish and enforce standards within the forensic science community. The benefits of improving and regulating the forensic science disciplines are clear: assisting law enforcement officials, enhancing homeland security, and reducing the risk of wrongful conviction and exoneration. Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States gives a full account of what is needed to advance the forensic science disciplines, including upgrading of systems and organizational structures, better training, widespread adoption of uniform and enforceable best practices, and mandatory certification and accreditation programs. While this book provides an essential call-to-action for congress and policy makers, it also serves as a vital tool for law enforcement agencies, criminal prosecutors and attorneys, and forensic science educators.
Forensic Science Under Siege
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Author : Kelly Pyrek
language : en
Publisher: Elsevier
Release Date : 2010-07-27
Forensic Science Under Siege written by Kelly Pyrek and has been published by Elsevier this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-07-27 with Law categories.
Forensic science laboratories' reputations have increasingly come under fire. Incidents of tainted evidence, false reports, allegations of negligence, scientifically flawed testimony, or - worse yet - perjury in in-court testimony, have all served to cast a shadow over the forensic sciences. Instances of each are just a few of the quality-related charges made in the last few years. Forensic Science Under Siege is the first book to integrate and explain these problematic trends in forensic science. The issues are timely, and are approached from an investigatory, yet scholarly and research-driven, perspective. Leading experts are consulted and interviewed, including directors of highly visible forensic laboratories, as well as medical examiners and coroners who are commandeering the discussions related to these issues. Interviewees include Henry Lee, Richard Saferstein, Cyril Wecht, and many others. The ultimate consequences of all these pressures, as well as the future of forensic science, has yet to be determined. This book examines these challenges, while also exploring possible solutions (such as the formation of a forensic science consortium to address specific legislative issues). It is a must-read for all forensic scientists. Provides insight on the current state of forensic science, demands, and future direction as provided by leading experts in the field Consolidates the current state of standards and best-practices of labs across disciplines Discusses a controversial topic that must be addressed for political support and financial funding of forensic science to improve