Introduction

Question 1

The philosophical foundation of the Justice system . . .

Answer 1

Law and Science

Question 2

What are two things both law and science have in common?

Answer 2

Protect the innocent and ensure the truth emerges

Question 3

Laws goal?

Answer 3

obtain a favourable outcome

Question 4

Science’s goal?

Answer 4

Describe workings of the world through the natural world.

Question 5

Who relies on Outcome within a trial?

Answer 5

Legal system
- Trier of fact (jurors, and judge)

Question 6

Who relies on justification within a trial?

Answer 6

Science
- Objective fact, and scientific method.

Question 7

Forensis (Latin)

Answer 7

Forensics

Question 8

Knowledge (Latin)

Answer 8

Science

Question 9

“Forensic science”

Answer 9

“the application of scientific knowledge and technique to legal matters”.

Question 10

Types of evidence

Answer 10

Direct and circumstantial

Question 11

Direct:

Answer 11

A direct objection to the fact, with no need for further analysis.

Question 12

Circumstantial:

Answer 12

A type of reasoning that is not objective to the fact
- more subjective (out-dated)

Question 13

Forensic expert:

Answer 13

Declared by a judge based on (degree, integrity, and experience)

Question 14

what must a forensic expert do?

Answer 14

Must remain objective, and advocate for the facts.
- again it’s justification based

Question 15

Lay witness:

Answer 15

What was heard, seen, done, and experienced.
- Subjective, and opinion based

Question 16

A Forensic expert may . . .

Answer 16

Offer an opinion on the work done, or a explain the significance of the findings.

Question 17

Forensic evidence if often referred to as . . .

Answer 17

“The silent witness”

Question 18

Scientific method:

Answer 18

“A methodological process in which observation, measurements, experimentation, formulation (question), and a modification (hypothesis) occurs”.

Question 19

What are the 5 steps of the Scientific method?

Answer 19

1. Formulate a question
2. generate a hypothesis
3. collect data
4. interpret data
5. Draw conclusions

Question 20

What is the scientific method used for?

Answer 20

It is used to analyse evidence

Question 21

CSI in Canada is called . . .

Answer 21

Forensic identification officer

Question 22

What is the difference between the CSI and forensic scientists?

Answer 22

CSI attends the scene and collects evidence.

                          Vs.

Forensic scientist works in a lab, and analyses evidence.

Question 23

Crime scene identification is . . .

Answer 23

1. Methodological process: Follows a set of principles and procedures
2. Dynamic and thoughtful process: requires an active and unique approach to every scene
   - Experience/observation is key (scientific method).