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Forensic terms 1

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TermDefinition
Locard's exchange principle whenever two objects come into contact, materials are exchanged between them
Scientific method process that uses strict guidelines to ensure careful and systemic collection, organization, and analysis of information
Fact a statement or information that can be verified
Observation when a person percieves using their senses
Eyewitness someone who has witnessed a scene and can communicate the details
CSI effect exaggerated evidence that there will always be fullproof evidence for any given crime scene
Bertillion measurements outdated set of 11 measurements used to identify repeated criminals
Latent fingerprints fingerprints that need assistance other than the human eye to see
Criminalist application of scientific techniques in collecting and analyzing physical evidence in criminal cases
Forensic anthropoligist uses skeletal remains to determine species origin, gender, possible cause of death, and facial reconstruction
Forensic pathologist used to determine cause and manner of death by examining a corpse
Forensic odontologist identification of found human remains, identification is mass fatalities, assessment of bite injuries, assessment of abuse cases, age estimation, etc.
Forensic entomologist application and study of insects to criminal matters
Coppilina case acknowledges that even well established scientific procedures were once new and unproved and it is the court's duty to weigh the admissibility of new tests
Daubet case reviews and sets guidelines for admitting scientific evidence
Pitchfork case 1984: first case to use DNA for a successful conviction
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