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Law of Science & the Science of Law - Cases in Forensic Science (Hardcover, New)
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Law of Science & the Science of Law - Cases in Forensic Science (Hardcover, New)
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The popular media is rife with examples of scientists delivering
the telling evidence in a police investigation or court case. Often
the computer will show a "positive match" or the investigator
states that the "physical evidence does not lie," usually with the
suspect immediately confessing the wrong doing. The reality,
however, is that science is replete with errors, mistakes and
misinterpretations. Courts must deal with these limitations while
trying to deliver justice to all involved. Jurors, expecting to
have one person who can stroll in and tell them exactly what
happened, generally have to deal with multiple experts testifying
to the horrible mistakes made by the other side. This book presents
seven examples to illustrate the legal and court procedures in
which one of the authors, a chemist, acted as an expert witness.
The examples of the cases chosen include drunk driving, house
fires, poison products, floods, and slip and fall. The cases are
presented in a both legal and "scientific" manner intended to
provide professionals (lawyers and judges), as well as the general
public, insight into the practical application of science in real
court cases. Included are the original scientific reports and,
where possible, the judgements of the courts interpreting the data.
Examples of both Canadian and American cases are used. The
introductory chapter of the book and the final two chapters deal
with the role of the expert witness and the laws that determine
their evidence and its consideration by the court.
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