CRIM 355 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Marion Merrell Dow, Kumho Tire, Hans Gross
20 Mar 2017
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Definition and scope of forensic science: application of science to law, applies the knowledge and technology of science to the definition and enforcement of such laws. Forensic science = application of science to the criminal and civil laws that are enforced by police agencies in a cjs. Umbrella term encompassing a myriad of professions that use their skills to aid law enforcement officials in conducting their investigations. Dramatization of forensic scie(cid:374)(cid:272)e o(cid:374) tv p(cid:396)odu(cid:272)es u(cid:374)(cid:396)ealisti(cid:272) e(cid:454)pe(cid:272)tatio(cid:374)s that a p(cid:396)ose(cid:272)uto(cid:396)(cid:859)s (cid:272)ase should alwa(cid:455)s (cid:271)e bolstered and supported by forensic evidence: only a tool. Sherlock holmes: probes and recognizes the potential usefulness of forensic serology to criminal investigation. Demonstrated how the principles enunciated by gross could be incorporated within a workable crime lab. Locard"s exchange principle: whenever two objects come into contact with one another, there is an exchange of materials between them: when a person comes in contact with an object/person, cross transfer of materials occurs.
