Evidence 9/9/13. Evidence: What is it? Direct evidence in the form of a statement made under oath-also known as testimonial evidence. Physical evidence-any.

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Evidence 9/9/13

Evidence: What is it? Direct evidence in the form of a statement made under oath-also known as testimonial evidence. Physical evidence-any object or material that is relevant in a crime scene. Locard’s Principle Class vs. Individual Evidence

What is it good for? Physical evidence 1.Prove crime has been committed 2.Corroborate testimony 3.Link suspect to victim or crime scene 4.Establish identity of persons associated with crime 5.All reconstruction of crime

Individual Individualized to a single, specific source No doubt as to what the source is fingerprint DNA Handwriting Voiceprints Always involves a comparison-an exemplar

Class Evidence Consistent with a particular source The more class evidence that fit the criminal- the better Hair Fibers Soil Glass fragments

Movie Analysis Name of show Title of episode Date aired : at least 5 Evidence Time: Start Middle End Evidence viewed How was evidence analyzed

Scientific Evidence Daubert Ruling Daubert vs.Merrill Dow Pharmaceuticals -applies to federal courts & some states. -judge determines admissibility Guidelines for Judge 1.Scientific theory or technique must be testable 2.Must be subject to peer review and publication

Scientific Evidence 3. Rate of error must be stated. 4. Technique must follow standards. 5. Consideration as to whether there is widespread acceptance in scientific community.

Common Acronyms in Forensic Science AAFS-American Academy of Forensic Scientists DNA-Deoxyribonucleic Acid RNA-Ribonucleic Acid CODIS-Combined DNA Index System AFIS-Automated Fingerprint Identification System IBIS-Intergrated Ballistics Identification System

Rules of Evidence Admissible evidence must be 1.Relevant –must prove something (probative) and address the issue of particular crime (material) 2.Reliable 3.Presenter must be credible and competent

More Acronyms FBI-Federal bureau of Investigation DEA-Drug Enforcement Administration ATF-(Bureau of) Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms USPS-United States Postal Service BSPA-Bloodstain Pattern Analysis DOA-Dead on Arrival DUI-Driving Under the Influence TOD-Time of Death

More Acronyms PMI-Post Mortem Interval DRT-Dead Right There B&E-Breaking & Entering

Questions 1. Who did this case favor 2.Why was the scientific procedures applied in this case not acceptable? 3. Why was the expert testimony not creditable? 4. Write a reflection about the decision of the court.

Homework p. 66 Case Reading: The Enrique Camarena Case: A Forensic Nightmare Case Analysis questions 1, 2, 3 due on Friday

rubrics Photographs : All three modes Macro, Portrait and Landscape distance is appropriate to mode ( 5 for each, total of 15 points) Description: at least 4 description of what they see ( 5pts), 3 ( 4pts), 2 (2.5pts)