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The Functions of the Forensic Scientist

The Functions of the Forensic Scientist . September 1, 2009. Analyzing Physical Evidence . Scientific Method- a process that uses strict guidelines to ensure careful and systematic collection, organization, and analysis of information. Who committed the crime. Frye V. United States .

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The Functions of the Forensic Scientist

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  1. The Functions of the Forensic Scientist September 1, 2009

  2. Analyzing Physical Evidence • Scientific Method- a process that uses strict guidelines to ensure careful and systematic collection, organization, and analysis of information. • Who committed the crime

  3. Frye V. United States • 1923, scientific evidence presented to the court must be interpreted by the court as "generally accepted" by a meaningful segment of the associated scientific community

  4. Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals • Judge acts as the “gatekeeper” • Judges the admissibility and reliability of scientific evidence

  5. Kumho Tire Co., Ltd. V. Carmichael • 1999, the Court ruled that the gate keeping role of the trial judge applied not only to scientific testimony, but to all expert testimony

  6. Providing Expert Testimony • Expert witness- an individual whom the court determines to possess a particular skill or knowledge in a trade or profession that is not expected of the average person and that will aid a court in determining the truth of a matter at trial • Credentials in order to testify

  7. Video • Witness Testimony 1 • Witness Testimony 2

  8. Forensic Scientists • Participate in training law enforcement, personnel in the proper recognition, collection, and preservation of physical evidence

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