NCJ Number
101856
Date Published
1986
Length
850 pages
Annotation
This reference work not only describes the results which may be expected from forensic laboratories' investigations, but also explains the law as it applies to admission of test results in evidence.
Abstract
An overview of the nature and purpose of expert testimony covers disclosure and discovery, trial aids, and handling the expert witness. Individual chapters address the following subjects: chemical tests for alcohol intoxication; arson and explosives; firearms identification and comparative micrography; forensic pathology; toxicology, drugs, serology; fingerprint identification; microanalysis; neutron activation analysis; determining the genuineness of handwriting and documents. Additional topics covered are: photography, motion pictures, and videotape; spectrographic voice recognition; scientific detection of speeding; the polygraph; nacroanalysis, hypnosis, and voice stress analysis; and forensic odontology. Charts, photographs, and references accompany individual chapters. Table of cases and index.