NCJ Number
83509
Journal
Canadian Society of Forensic Science Journal Volume: 15 Issue: 1 Dated: (March 1982) Pages: 11-16
Date Published
1982
Length
6 pages
Annotation
This paper reviews the impact of recent Supreme Court decisions on criminal investigation techniques related to the use of forensic sciences in the investigation process.
Abstract
It includes a discussion of three aspects of scientific technology: the relative significance of testimony based on examination of the physical evidence and the eyewitness, the expert witness' qualifications, and provision of forensic science resources to the defendant. It is suggested that for qualifying a scientist as an expert witness, standards concerning the qualifications established for membership in professional societies should be used as a criteria and legislation requiring minimum qualifications should be considered. It is also proposed that the criminal justice system provide defendants with equal forensic science services. Sixteen references are included. (Author abstract modified)