FNSC2200 Lecture 1: L1 Crime Scene Theory
Document Summary
Is the application of scientific techniques to legal processes: corroborate (confirm/ give support for) other evidence. Circumstantial / indirect evidence used to imply/support link suspect to crime scene physical / Biological: science is used to identify links between people, places and items involved in criminal activites, scientific comparison between 2 objects/people to establish potential association, shed where, when and why. Info from the cs: gives linkage of persons, places and things. When 2 objects come into contact with one another, an exchange of matter takes places. Relates transfer of evidence between objects idea that transfer leaves traces. (gas, liquid, foot prints) Information given in legal proceedings to support a fact or proposition (in a court, innocent or guilt) Investigation roles (aus: uniformed officer / police officer on streets, detective, scene of crime officer / crime scene. Sworn as police officers, have arresting powers: medical examiner.
