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Forensic Science
180 published works
Idaho Criminal Defense Blog
149 Reasons Why That Fingerprint Expert Might Be Mistaken
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) recently identified 149 potential sources of human error in the analysis of crime scene fingerprints. In an article published by NIST, the…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Notable new blog on wrongful convictions
Main February 21, 2012Notable new blog on wrongful convictionsVia e-mail, I received this note from Professor Mark Godsey concerning a notable new criminal law blog:I wanted to let you know…
Nashville Criminal Law Report
The Real Truth About Forensic Science
By Rob McKinney
The image above is a lab tech sorting blood alcohol samples into a rack. I now know why that's important due to a class I took last year. DUI lawyer…
Sentencing Law and Policy
Notable op-ed stresses that “The Bill of Rights Doesn’t Come Cheap”
Main December 2, 2011Notable op-ed stresses that "The Bill of Rights Doesn’t Come Cheap"Jeff Fisher, who famously won the landmark Blakely and Crawford cases in the same SCOTUS terms a…
Legal Profession Blog
The CSI Effect
The Maryland Court of Appeals has reversed a conviction for sexual assault and assault because the court gave a so-called "anti-CSI effect" jury instruction.The court was unpersuaded that the TV…
EvidenceProf Blog
Resource Of Interest: Law 101: A Legal Guide for the Forensic Expert By NCSTL
By Colin Miller
I've written before (see here and here) about the terrific work being done by the National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology, and the Law (NCSTL) at the Stetson University College of Law. I now write to…
Texas Bar Blog
Texas Bar Journal – July Issue
Inspired by the Texas Forensic Science Seminar, this issue of the Texas Bar Journal investigates the state of forensic science in Texas.
Nashville Criminal Law Report
Forensic Chromatography
By Rob McKinney
I have not posted for a while due to attending a fantastic class sponsored by the American Chemical Society . Recently , I joined select DUI lawyers from across the…
EvidenceProf Blog
Demystifying The Myth Of Fingerprints: The NCSTL’s Introductory Video And The San Diego Courthouse Bomber Case
By Colin Miller
The use of fingerprint evidence is always an interesting issue in Evidence and Expert Evidence classes. So, what is the history of fingerprinting? How about SWGFAST? ACE-V? A friction ridge?…
EvidenceProf Blog
Resource of Interest: The National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology, and the Law (NCSTL) at the Stetson University College of Law
By Colin Miller
Today, I wanted to shine a light on a truly terrific resource that I use in preparing for classes, researching and writing scholarship, and updating this blog: The National Clearinghouse…