Physical Evidence in Forensic Science, Third Edition

Physical Evidence in Forensic Science, Third Edition by Howard A. Harris and Henry C. Lee is the classic reference by two of America's leading forensic scientists. This 324-page softcover provides an insider's understanding of physical evidence at the crime scene — covering collection, preservation, laboratory analysis, and courtroom presentation for investigators, trial lawyers, and law enforcement agencies. Authors: Howard A. Harris, Henry C. Lee ISBN-10: 1-930056-01-X ISBN-13: 978-1-930056-01-5 (also ISBN-13: 978-1-936360-01-7) Copyright: March 30, 2000 Pages: 324 Binding: Softcover Size: 6 x 9 inches Part I — Forensic Science Overview:Introduction to forensic science and the future of the discipline in courtroom and society — covering criminalistics, forensic medicine, anthropology, odontology, toxicology, entomology, engineering, photography, accounting, and digital forensics. Part II — Physical Evidence Types (Collection, Preservation & Analysis): Arson and fire evidence Bite marks Blood and body fluids Bombs and explosives Chemical substances Digital and multimedia evidence (computer forensics) DNA analysis — RFLP, PCR, STR, Y-STR, and mitochondrial DNA Questioned documents Drugs and controlled substances Fibers, fingerprints, firearms, glass, gunshot residue, hair Imprint and impression evidence Paint evidence, pattern evidence, plastics, semen Serial number restoration, soil, tape, toolmarks, voice identification Part III — Legal Considerations: Search and seizure — Fourth Amendment, warrantless searches, consent, and exigency Effect of Daubert v. Merrell Dow on expert evidence admissibility Professional handling — chain of custody and evidence packaging Appendices cover common blood screening test reagents and the druggist's fold for sealing evidence.