In this case study I will examine the forensic evidence (limited to the main ballistic evidence), that was presented in the criminal trials and the forensic evidence that was introduced by the prosecution.…
Patterns for individualization are characteristics that can be unique among the members of their class. This means that we could possible match a tire mark to a particular tire or a shoe print to a sole this could prove invaluable to investigators. Reviewing the evidence pictures both would by considered impressions they have both left imprints in the soil. I will discuss the type of individualized patterns of both pictures and how one would preserve this type of evidence. Lastly, what type of information can be collected from these types of evidence.…
4. Why is evidence important in forensic science? What evidence was important in the episodes? Why?…
2. Describe three ways that a crime scene can be recorded. What is a benefit of each?…
Lab Questions 02.08 Discussion Questions 02.09 Quiz Review 02.10 The Crime Scene Week 3 ____________ 03.00 Physical Evidence 03.01 Physical Evidence 03.02 Types of Evidence 03.03 Comparing the Evidence 03.04 Soil and Impressions 03.05 Review and Critical Thinking 03.06 Lab Questions 03.07 Discussion Questions 03.08 Quiz Review 03.09 Physical Evidence Week 4 _____________ 04.00 Physical Evidence: Hair, Blood, and Fingerprints 04.01 Physical Evidence: Hair, Blood, and Fingerprints 04.02 Hair 04.03 Blood Evidence 04.04 Fingerprints 04.05 Review and Critical Thinking 04.06…
4. Why is evidence important in forensic science? What evidence was important in the episodes? Why?…
1. Why are questioned documents important in forensic science? What is one example of a situation where a questioned document might be an important part of a criminal case?…
As a Crime Scene Investigator (CSI), there are duties that have to be met and a job that has to get done. Part of this job is looking for evidence. There are different types of evidence. Some can be seen with an unaided eye and some can't. Trace evidence cannot be seen with an unaided eye. Every person who is physically involved with a crime leaves some kind of trace evidence such as hair, fibers, and even have gunshot residue left on the perpetrators hands. It is even possible to obtain a confession from the suspect .…
2. Describe three ways that a crime scene can be recorded. What is a benefit of each?…
1. Why do you think it is so important to use proper methods when collecting evidence from a crime scene?…
2. Describe three ways that a crime scene can be recorded. What is a benefit of…
After the preservation phase, forensics are required to locate and identify any evidence that can be used to aid the crime case. There are several locations where evidence are usually found such as in the hard drive on the user’s personal computer, laptop, smart phone or tablet (ACPO, 2012). It is also critical that forensics are aware of the intention of the particular investigation. This aids in the forensics' efforts of locating digital evidences that are relevant to the case. For example, in the case of a server intrusion, forensics should look out for signs such as a rootkit installation, analyze configuration files, logs files and etc. These are possible locations and processes where traces of evidence can be picked out from (Carrier and Spafford, 2003).…
They must also confiscate any controlled substances (drugs) seized in violation of the law. They need to collect any devices at a crime scene containing explosive charge and any residue from explosion for suspected explosion charges. Fibers are another form of physical evidence. Investigators have to determine whether fibers are natural or synthetic. The transfer of fibers may be helpful in establishing the relationships between objects and people within a case. They must also establish the identity and place at the scene where there are fingerprints. Firearms, projectiles, and cartridges are another type of physical evidence. Criminalistics investigators have to identify and compare them to other exemplars and firearms. They have to tell whether firearm residue was present and if so approximately what distance and angle was the bullet coming from. In some cases there is glass involved in a crime scene. They need to examine glass particles, window panes with holes, and broken windows to determine the transfer evidence, sequence and origin, and characteristics. The criminalistics unit is composed of different departments…
The CSI Effect, “ which is most often refers to the belief that jurors have come to demand more forensic evidence in criminal trials, thereby raising the effective standard of proof for prosecutors. While this belief is widely held among American legal professionals, some studies have suggested that crime shows are unlikely to cause such an effect, although frequent CSI viewers may place a lower value on circumstantial evidence” ( Kim, Young S; Barak, Gregg; Shelton, Donald E 2009).…
New technologically advanced 3D computer reconstructions allow the viewer to see real images of the crime scene much like watching a television show. The virtual world can be created using 3D lasers and computer software. The crime scene is taking on a completely different view. No longer is the crime scene restricted to inside of the crime tape. It has moved beyond a physical barrier allowing analysts to dissect the crime scene to identify evidence often missed simply walking through the traditional steps of sketching. There is now the opportunity for anyone to revisit the crime scene the next day, next week, or years from now. This is an important function to allow the jury to see exactly what the investigators and witnesses saw at the crime scene leaving nothing to the juror’s imagination.…