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Género/Forma: | Academic theses |
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Tipo de documento | Libro |
Todos autores / colaboradores: |
Donald E Shelton |
ISBN: | 9781442201873 1442201878 9781442201880 1442201886 9781442201897 1442201894 |
Número OCLC: | 609102655 |
Descripción: | x, 183 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
Contenido: | The history and development of forensic scientific evidence -- The problem of junk science : Frye and the Daubert Triology -- DNA : the new gold standard -- The "who" question -- More "who" questions -- The "how" question -- The "whether" question : social science evidence in criminal cases -- Jurors and forensic science evidence. |
Título de la serie: | Issues in crime & justice (Lanham, Md.) |
Responsabilidad: | by Donald E. Shelton. |
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You couldn't find a better source for grasping the issues confronting the field of forensic science today than Forensic Science in Court. As a trial judge, Donald Shelton has observed the legal process from its most critical perspective, so who better than a 'gatekeeper' to guide us? Judge Shelton provides a detailed framework for best practices in all areas of forensic science, for today and in the future. Everyone with a hand in the justice system, from judges to attorneys to expert witnesses, should read this book. -- Katherine Ramsland, DeSales University, author of Beating the Devil's Game: A History of Forensic Science and Criminal Investigation Judge Shelton's book hits the right balance: it clearly communicates the basic procedures used in each technique but does not dwell too much in any one area. For a very difficult subject matter, it is fairly easy to read, and the case studies really make the issues come alive. Judge Shelton is not afraid to point out the weaknesses both legally and scientifically of some of the procedures. -- Ron Bretz, Thomas M. Cooley Law School The book offers a searching examination of some of the most sacred of the sacred cows in the scientific evidence field, including: fingerprints, firearms comparisons, psychiatric evaluation, and so on. Former trial lawyer and current judge Donald Shelton has successfully put together an overview of the scientific issues that demand attention in light of modern legal principles. Forensic Science in Court will be a uniquely useful working tool for judges, lawyers, investigators and anyone who aspires to join those professions. It is thoroughly researched, thoughtfully presented and completely readable. -- Nick Rine, University of Michigan Law School This important book stands at the intersection of law, science, and technology, and it is essential reading for lawyers, judges, jurors, investigators, policy-makers, and citizens who care about their court system. In this highly readable book, Judge Shelton vividly illustrates that all too often forensic evidence does not meet the test of scientific validity. -- Nancy S. Marder, Professor of Law, Chicago-Kent College of Law Judge Shelton's book is a very readable, entertaining, concise, and enlightening account of the history of the use of forensic science evidence in criminal trials. This book is a valuable resource for lawyers, judges, and students. I highly recommend it. -- Thomas K. Clancy, Director, National Center for Justice and the Rule of Law; University of Mississippi School of Law Leer más