Category: Forensic Science

  • Suicide-Related Research in Clinical Forensic Settings

    Suicide-related research is important to be conducted in the area of forensic psychology to determine the risks associated with suicidal behaviors in patients with mental disabilities. Thus, suicide-related research is significant to provide the grounds for developing the prevention strategies by specialists working in clinical settings (Stangor, 2013, p. 138). From this point, to identify…

  • Daubert Standard Definition and Importance for Forensic Assessment

    Table of Contents Introduction The Description of Daubert Standard Daubert Standard and its Influence on Forensic Assessment The importance of Daubert standard to forensic assessment Conclusion References Introduction The continuous improvement of the US legal system has always been the primary objective of the government. Lives of many people depend on the evidence. Forensic assessment…

  • Implications of Unethical Conduct in Forensics

    The actions of forensic investigators and examiners are governed by the code of ethics. Even though the rules of conduct in forensics are especially strict, some workers might still violate such prohibitions (Laporte, 2016). Considering the implications of forensic employees’ actions is essential for the consequences of their work. In this paper, several issues caused…

  • Latent Fingerprints in Forensic Examination

    Table of Contents Introduction Experimental Results Discussion Works Cited Introduction The forensic examination of latent fingerprints requires the dusting of surfaces with suitable powder to reveal invisible fingerprints. The nature of surfaces determines the type of dusting powder and the quality of latent fingerprints. Dusting powder ought to be fine, adhesive, sensitive, and dusty with…

  • Forensic Entomology: Collecting and Handling Arthropods

    Table of Contents Introduction Hypothesis General Procedure Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Forensic entomology defines the use of insects and other arthropods in investigating the crime scene to determine postmortem interval (PMI) in cases of missing or dead victims. The life stage of the arthropods present on the scene is critical in determining the PMI. The…

  • Geological Forensics and Its Evaluation

    Table of Contents Introduction Physical Evidence Conclusion Bibliography Introduction Geoforensics, which is also referred to as geological forensics, is a branch of study that collects and analyzes geological evidence to solve crimes. Soil is a geological sample that is commonly applied in geoforensics. The basis for its use is the “Locard’s exchange principle,” which states…

  • Suicide-Related Research in Clinical Forensic Settings

    Suicide-related research is important to be conducted in the area of forensic psychology to determine the risks associated with suicidal behaviors in patients with mental disabilities. Thus, suicide-related research is significant to provide the grounds for developing the prevention strategies by specialists working in clinical settings (Stangor, 2013, p. 138). From this point, to identify…

  • Homicide Investigations and Forensic Evidence

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction Forensic evidence forms an integral component in the investigation and prosecution of homicide crimes. Without forensic evidence, it would be impossible to prosecute a good number of homicide crimes whose weak link to the crime in many cases is evasive without forensic tactics. The belief is…

  • Application of Forensic Evidence in Legal Cases

    Table of Contents Introduction The Case Night Stalker The Case of the Atlanta Child Murderer The Case of Dr. Jeffery Mac Donald The Case of Kelly the “Machine Gun” Admissibility of Forensic Evidence in Court Conclusion Reference Introduction Forensic evidence is important in ruling on criminal court cases where an eye witness is not available.…

  • Principles of Forensic Toxicology

    Table of Contents Introduction Uses forensic toxicology Importance of forensic toxicology Conclusion Reference Introduction Forensic toxicology is the scientific study of the identification of drugs, poisons, chemicals, and metals that are present in the fluids and tissues of an organism. Forensic toxicology represents their various uses as well as their importance. These include the following…