Legal 1.3 Forensic procedures Flashcards
1
Q
What is DNA used for?
A
- Evidence to prove guilt
- Can establish someone is responsible
- Links a person to a crime
2
Q
Define forensic procedures
A
Systematic methods and processes used in forensic science to colect, analyse and interpret evidence to assist in legal proceedings.
3
Q
Crime scene investegations
Explain
A
- Documentation, and collection of physical evidence
- securing and preserving evidence
- collect relevant items
4
Q
What does forensic analysis involve?
A
The examination of evidence
e.g fingerpring analysis, ballistic analysis, digital forensics, etc.
4
Q
What does forensic analysis involve?
A
The examination of evidence
e.g fingerpring analysis, ballistic analysis, digital forensics, etc.
5
Q
What are the 2 types of forensic samples?
A
Non-intimate and intimate
6
Q
Non-intimate forensic samples
A
hair sample, matter from under fingernail, external body swabs
7
Q
Intimate forensic samples
A
Blood samples, sample of pubic hair, scrapping from the mouth, genital swab
