Typically, trace evidence samples include human and animal hair, natural and manmade fibers, fabrics, rope, soil, glass, and building materials. In addition to these common types of samples, trace ...

Suggested Citation: "Executive Summary." National Research Council. 1996. The Evaluation of Forensic DNA Evidence. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/5141. This committee was ...

When the principal proof of guilt is a forensic test, such as DNA or fingerprint matching, a credibility inflation or a "CSI" effect might unduly influence the jury. Attorney Ken Strutin considers the ...

An elemental examination of an item discovered during an inquiry might provide important information about its origin and history. However, since the item itself may need to be produced as evidence, ...

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