One of the most ridiculous claims that I hear in court is a claim by a forensic technician or expert witness (regardless of what particular discipline he or she is from) that somehow he or she is a neutral and detached scientist doing science, and therefore he or she has no bias whatsoever. This total […]
The Week 86 Forensic Science Geek of the Week is Announced
The Forensic Science Geek of the Week Please visit the www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com FaceBook fan page. The week 86 “www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week” honors goes to: George Schiro According to our Geek, the following is offered: George Schiro, MS, F-ABC is a consulting Forensic Scientist operating a consulting company called “Forensic Science Resources” located […]
The Week 87 Forensic Science Geek of the Week is Announced
The Forensic Science Geek of the Week Please visit the www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com FaceBook fan page. The week 87 “www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week” honors goes to: Jay Tiftickjian, Esquire According to our Geek, the following is offered: Denver attorney Jay Tiftickjian carries a Preeminent AV® rating in Martindale-Hubbell, the highest rating an attorney can […]
The Week 87 Forensic Science Geek of the Week Challenge
Our good friend, Ron Moore, Esquire writes us “I actually had a client researching lawyers who looked at the Truth About Forensic Science geek of the week posts and liked my answers. It made a difference in who he decided to hire. Thanks!” So, there is a lot of value in www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek […]
The Confrontation Clause: Who has to show up in court and why
The below is a full lecture on the Confrontation Clause and the explanation of the “Primary Purpose Rule,” the “Particular Witness Rule,” and an examination of all of the current cases as decided or pending before the United States Supreme Court. This lecture is presented from a practical point of view for the benefit of […]
Guest Blog Post From Dr. Frederic Whitehurst PhD JD: On sampling when testing multiple packets
Sampling Crime: On sampling when testing multiple packets By: Frederic Whitehurst, J.D., Ph.D. [1] If we accept that forensic crime laboratories are completely overwhelmed, understaffed, underequipped, and exhausting environments in which to function, we see reality. Despite political rhetoric to the contrary, there has been little, if any, relief for those folks in crime labs […]
The definition of courage and personal integrity
The life of a criminal defense attorney is not glamorous. Typically, it’s far from it. We are derided by society for simply existing. When we take on socially controversial cases or causes or category of accused, we become the embodiment of that case or cause or that category and frequently become the focal point of […]
The Week 86 Forensic Science Geek of the Week Challenge
Our good friend, Ron Moore, Esquire writes us “I actually had a client researching lawyers who looked at the Truth About Forensic Science geek of the week posts and liked my answers. It made a difference in who he decided to hire. Thanks!” So, there is a lot of value in www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek […]
Guest Blog Post From Dr. Frederic Whitehurst PhD JD: Forensic Science “Matches”-The Case of Black Powder
Forensic Science “Matches”-The Case of Black Powder By: Frederic Whitehurst, J.D., Ph.D. [1] While reviewing case opinions in criminal matters involving forensic examinations one is often presented with various adjectives of comparison such as “matches,” “consistent with,” and “identical to.” Counsel seeing these adjectives in forensic reports may be elated if legal theories are supported […]
Why not stipulate to a forensic science result?
I was recently asked a question which is basically this: “Justin, why don’t you stipulate to any forensic science result ever?” My answer is simple. I haven’t found a single analytical test or a single forensic science result that does not have some area of legitimate inquiry whether it is in the data (the test […]
The Week 85 Forensic Science Geek of the Week is Announced
The Forensic Science Geek of the Week Please visit the www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com FaceBook fan page. The week 85 “www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week” honors goes to: Pat Arata, Esquire According to our Geek, the following information is offered: Pat Arata was born and raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana and has practiced law for twenty […]
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