Forensic Biology as a Sub-discipline of Forensic Science

Question 1

forensic science

Answer 1

application of a tool, method, or technique to some aspect of the judicial system

Question 2

what makes good science?

Answer 2

• not biased
• objective
• accurate
• published/ peer reviewed
• replicated/ stats
• buildable
• recognizes error
• ethical

Question 3

civil law

Answer 3

disputed between persons

Question 4

examples of cases of civil law

Answer 4

• failed to carry out a legal duty
• libel, negligence

Question 5

penalty in civil law

Answer 5

money, fee

Question 6

civil law verdict

Answer 6

liable or not

Question 7

burden of proof civil law

Answer 7

50% or more

Question 8

criminal law

Answer 8

action that is harmful to society

Question 9

examples of cases of criminal law

Answer 9

broke a federal / state law

Question 10

penalty in criminal law

Answer 10

• fine
• probation
• imprisonment

Question 11

criminal law verdict

Answer 11

guilty or not guilty

Question 12

burden of proof criminal law

Answer 12

beyond a reasonable doubt (99%)

Question 13

determining admissibility of scientific evidence federally

Answer 13

federal rules of evidence

Question 14

determining admissibility of scientific evidence in state court

Answer 14

• Frye Standard
• Daubert Standard

Question 15

Rule 702 Testimony by Expert Witness

Answer 15

a witness who is qualified as an expert by knowledge, skill, experience, training, or education may testify in the form of an opinion or otherwise etc.

Question 16

Frye Standards

Answer 16

the court must determine whether or not the method by which that evidence was obtained was generally accepted by experts on the particular field on which it belongs

Question 17

Daubert Standards

Answer 17

is it relevant and reliable