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Forensic science in court : challenges in the twenty-first century /

Forensic Science in Court explores the legal implications of forensic science-an increasingly important and complex part of the legal system. Judge Donald Shelton provides an accessible overview of the legal issues, then examines the strengths and limitations of various kinds of forensic science, in...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Shelton, Donald E.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Lanham, Md. : Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, ©2011.
Colección:Issues in crime & justice (Lanham, Md.)
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo
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Sumario:Forensic Science in Court explores the legal implications of forensic science-an increasingly important and complex part of the legal system. Judge Donald Shelton provides an accessible overview of the legal issues, then examines the strengths and limitations of various kinds of forensic science, including DNA, fingerprints, handwriting, hair, bite marks, tool marks, firearms and bullets, fire and arson investigation, and bloodstain evidence. Case studies illustrate the issues and their application in depth.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (x, 183 pages)
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references (pages 149-175) and index.
ISBN:9781442201897
1442201894