Chapter 1 Flashcards
The application of science to the criminal and civil laws that are enforced by police agencies in a criminal justice system.
Forensic Science
the principle of whenever two objects come into contact with one another, materials are exchanged between them.
Locard’s exchange principle
A process that uses strict guidelines to ensure careful and systematic collection, organization, and analysis of information.
Scientific method
Whether scientific technique has or can be tested, whether the technique or theory has been peer reviewed and publication, the techniques potential rate of error, the existence and maintenance of standards controlling the technique’s operation, and if it has attracted widespread acceptance within a relevant scientific community.
Daubert Criteria
An individual of whom the court determines to posses knowledge relevant to the trial that is not expected of the average layperson
Expert witness
The process of deriving general principles from particular facts or instances.
Induction
Justice within a time frame. A decision is required.
Law
Truth with no time limit. A decision is not required.
Science