Forensic Science & the Law (3rd ed)

Forensic Science and the Law provides practical information to readers about the key areas of forensic science encountered in criminal and traffic cases. The book is written for non-scientists who need a non-technical explanation of the most common forensic science issues raised during the investigation and litigation stages of criminal and traffic proceedings.  The new edition includes a new chapter on Firearms.Forensic Science and the Law provides practical information to readers about the key areas of forensic science encountered in criminal and traffic cases. The book is written for non-scientists who need a non-technical explanation of the most common forensic science issues raised during the investigation and litigation stages of criminal and traffic proceedings.  The new edition includes a new chapter on Firearms.

Foreword

Author

Acknowledgements

Abbreviations

Contents

Chapter 1 The Expert

Chapter 2 Experts’ Reports

Chapter 3 The Investigation and What to Consider

Chapter 4 Interpretations and Biases

Chapter 5 Drugs

Chapter 6 Marks, Impressions and Damage

Chapter 7 Traces and Transferred Material

Chapter 8 Questioned Document Examination

Chapter 9 Image and Audio Analysis

Chapter 10 Fingerprints and Other Marks

Chapter 11 Fires and Explosions

Chapter 12 Firearms

Chapter 13 Alcohol

Chapter 14 Toxicology

Chapter 15 Biology and Bloodstain Pattern Analysis

Chapter 16 DNA

Chapter 17 Medical Expertise

Chapter 18 Psychology and Psychiatry

Chapter 19 Environmental Forensics and Scene Examination

Table of Statutes and Regulations

Table of Cases

Subject Index