Recommendations from the National Academy of Sciences Regarding the Forensic Discipline of Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Most of us are familiar with the recent report from the National Academy of Sciences regarding the current state of forensic science. The section of the 254-page report that addresses the forensic discipline of bloodstain pattern analysis comprises fewer than two pages, yet succeeds, I believe, in making some astute points.
Imaging Forensics: When to hire an expert
I was recently retained on a civil case just a month before the trial date. When called about the case, I was told that the firm never thought of hiring a forensic photographer until one showed up in opposing counsel’s expert list. In this case, I needed to photograph the scene of an accident to depict what could be seen from a specific perspective, at a specific time of day, under specific lighting conditions.
Digital Forensics: How Producing Text Messages and Facebook Can Assist with OFPs, Restraining Orders, and Discovery in Divorce Cases
Today, there are more than 292.8 million wireless subscribers - 93% of the total U.S. population. Only 37% used mobile phones back in 2000.
Imaging Forensics: Is Your Expert An Expert?
On a recent case opposing counsel hired a forensic photographer. The case involved an accident at night in which visibility was a key factor.
Voice Identification The Aural / Spectrographic Method
The forensic science of voice identification has come a long way from when it was first introduced in the American courts back in the mid 1960's.
Law And The Expert Witness - The Admissibility Of Recorded Evidence
Audio tapes, Video Tapes, Voice Identification, Enhancement and Authenticity Issues related to the admissibility of recorded media must pass certain legal criteria before it can be presented as evidence in a court of law.
Administrative Policies Dealing with Crime Scene Operations
One specialized operation that is routinely abused is the crime scene operation. From small police departments to large law enforcement agencies, the biggest problem with crime scene operations is the presence and interference of non-essential personnel at the scene. The law enforcement agency’s administration should deal with this and other crime scene investigation problems through effective crime scene management.
