John Morgan

Wrongful Convictions and Forensic Science Errors

Case Studies and Root Causes

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

This book provides a rigorous and detailed examination of the continuing problem of wrongful convictions and the role of forensic science in these miscarriages of justice. This comprehensive textbook looks at each type of evidence, historical factors, system issues, organizational factors, and individual examiners.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Seitenzahl: 350
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. März 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 22mm
• Gewicht: 738g
• ISBN-13: 9781032064970
• ISBN-10: 1032064978
• Artikelnr.: 66753797

Autorenporträt

Dr. John Morgan is internationally recognized for his work in forensic science, body armor, special operations technology, and police technology. He has served as the Deputy Director for Science and Technology at the National Institute of Justice and as Command Science Advisor for the US Army Special Operations Command.

Inhaltsangabe

1. Context of Wrongful Convictions and Forensic Science Errors 2.
Assessment of Forensic Science Errors 3. Hair and Serology 4. DNA 5.
Unvalidated Forensic Science 6. Bitemark Comparison 7. Fingerprints and
Friction Ridge Examination 8. Firearms and Toolmarks 9. Fire Debris
Investigation 10. Forensic Medicine and Pediatric Abuse 11. Forensic
Pathology 12. Organizational Dysfunction 13. Drugs and Toxicology 14.
Digital Evidence 15. Themes and Root Causes of Forensic Science Errors in
Wrongful Convictions