Chapter 4. Flashcards
What does a simple match mean
Expert says the trace the source share certain characteristics
What is forensic identification
The process of linking a piece of physical trace evidence to an individual
What does individuation mean?
Require a scientist to say it’s a match
What’s CODIS?
Combined DNA Index System.
Distinctions between prints are based on __________ _________.
Friction ridges.
Is it true that all fingerprints are unique and one-of-a-kind?
Probability of error.
When prints are found on the surface at the scene of a crime they are referred to as _______ _________.
Latent prints.
What is one major problem with matching bite marks.
Tool Mark analysis are high false positive
Name two areas that Jurors make in evaluating trace evidence
1) too conservative in their judgments
2) Great difficulty making sense
