FSC100H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: O. J. Simpson, Sexual Assault, Homicide
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Dna from handled ammunition: not the most relevant to address allegations, no probative value, an individual is already associated with the item. Item type has low success rate/expectation of obtaining reliable results: ex. Testing for a person"s dna on an item found in their possession. Item has been previously testing for body fluids or fingerprints. Triage dna evidence: systems in place to prioritize cases/samples, constant consultation and communication between crime scene investigators and forensic lab scientists, severity of offence, type of evidence, probative value of evidence, urgency/risks to public. Example of evidence management in the real world: at the cfs, dna analyses divided into two main service streams, high volume service, break and enter, theft, drug, weapon offences, violent crime service, homicide, attempted homicide. Sexual assault, robbery: vehicle striking person, different criteria for case acceptance and sample collection. Include case related info: max of 3 items per case.
