Unit 1: Introducing Forensic Science Flashcards
Logical Exchange Principles
Material will always be left behind by an individual who has come in contact with another individual or place.
Why was Anthropometry replaced?
It was replaced due to the “west case”.
what was Anthropometry replaced with?
Fingerprinting
What is Anthropometry?
10 measurements of body proportions used to identify criminals.
Definition of Forensic Science
The application of scientific principles to criminal law and civil matter.
Facets of guilt
Motive, Means, Opportunity.
Digital Forensics
detection and documentation of cybercrime.
Anthropology
Study skeleton to produce a biological profile.
Entomology
The use of insect evidence to determine time of death or present toxins.
Odontology
The studying of teeth to ID unknown victims to determine age, or bitemark analysis.
Serology
Blood typing and blood splatter analysis.
Forensic phycology
Understanding how the brain of a serial criminal works.
Pathology
Studying a deceased individual to identify factors leading to their death.
Fingerprint Analysis
Detection, collection, identification.
Evidence Collection
The real “CSI’s” / Crime scene investigation.
Document Examination
Looking at forgeries and questions documents.
Toxicology
Detection of drugs, poisons, and toxins in the blood.
Ballistics
The interpretation of gun / Firearm evidence.
Core Theory’s of Forensic Science
Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Geology.
Warrantless Search
Allows for a search without a warrant in the case of emergency circumstances.
Ex: consent was given or evidence was in plain view.
4th Amendment
The right of an individual to be secure against unreasonable search and seizures.
5th Amendment
The right of an individual to not incriminate themselves.
Direct Evidence
First hand observations from witness or photo / video evidence.
Circumstantial Evidence
Indirect evidence, such as no witness or can be argued that the defendant clearly didn’t do it.
