Forensic science and law : investigative applications in criminal, civil, and family justice

PART I: OVERVIEW Ancient Tradition - The Relationship of Science and Law, Robert D. Taylor Logic in Forensic Science, The Honorable Ruggero J. Aldisert Forensic Science and Law - Revealing Truth and Freedom in a Single Light, John T. Rago PART II: FOUNDATIONS OF LAW Criminal Law and Procedure, Bruce A. Antkowiak Forensic Science and the Family, Vanessa S. Browne-Barbour and Margaret K. Krasik The Civil Justice System, Nicholas P. Cafardi Discovery in Civil Cases, S. Michael Streib Contract Law - Forensic Agreements, John E. Murray, Jr. Fundamental Principles. Read more... Abstract: PART I: OVERVIEW Ancient Tradition - The Relationship of Science and Law, Robert D. Taylor Logic in Forensic Science, The Honorable Ruggero J. Aldisert Forensic Science and Law - Revealing Truth and Freedom in a Single Light, John T. Rago PART II: FOUNDATIONS OF LAW Criminal Law and Procedure, Bruce A. Antkowiak Forensic Science and the Family, Vanessa S. Browne-Barbour and Margaret K. Krasik The Civil Justice System, Nicholas P. Cafardi Discovery in Civil Cases, S. Michael Streib Contract Law - Forensic Agreements, John E. Murray, Jr. Fundamental Principles Content: Front cover Preface About the Editors Contributors Contents Part I. Overview Chapter 1. Ancient Tradition -- The Relationship of Science and Law Chapter 2. Logic in Forensic Science Chapter 3. Forensic Science and Law -Revealing Truth and Freedom in a Single Light Part II. Foundations of Law Chapter 4. Criminal Law and Procedure Chapter 5. Forensic Science and the Family Chapter 6. The Civil Justice System Chapter 7. Discovery in Civil Cases Chapter 8. Contract Law -- Forensic Agreements Chapter 9. Fundamental Principles of Tort Law Chapter 10. Product Liability Chapter 11. Forensic Medicine and Medical Negligence- Initial Case Investigation ApplicationsChapter 12. Construction Law Part III. Bridging the Foundations Chapter 13. Experts and the Admissibility of Evidence Concerning Scientific, Technical, and Other Specialized Areas of Knowledge Part IV. Foundations of Forensic Science Section A. Evidence and the Physical Sciences Chapter 14. A Critical Analysisof Selected Featuresof Fingerprinting Chapter 15.Trace Evidence Examination Chapter 16. Firearm and Toolmark Identification Chapter 17. The Investigation of Fire and Explosions Chapter 18. Questioned Document ExaminationSection B. Evidence and the Biological Sciences Chapter 19. Forensic Pathology Chapter 20. Forensic Toxicology Chapter 21. Serology Chapter 22. DNA Analysis Chapter 23. The Science of Forensic Entomology Chapter 24. Forensic Odontology Chapter 25. Forensic Anthropology Section C. Evidence and the Social and Applied Sciences: An Overview Chapter 26. Behavioral Science and the Law Chapter 27. Digital Forensics Chapter 28. Forensic Linguistics, Authorship Attribution, and Admissibility Chapter 29. Forensic Accounting Chapter 30. Forensic Economics in Instances of Wrongful Death and InjuryChapter 31. Forensic Engineering and Science Part V. Topics in the Practice of Forensic Science Chapter 32. Crime Scene Management Chapter 33. The Roles of Public Attorneys in the Practice of Forensic Science Chapter 34. Forensic and Legal Nursing Chapter 35. Forensic Science and Public Health -- The Role of Enabling Statutes, Reporting Obligations, and Privacy Laws Chapter 36. Forensic Science and Public Health -- The Role of Forensic Epidemiology Chapter 37. Lawyers, Ethics, and the Forensic Professional "Forensic Science and Law: Investigative Applications in Criminal, Civil, and Family Justice provides a solid grounding in cutting-edge scientific applications and the foundations of our criminal, civil and family justice systems; goes beyond the scope of current books by providing the medical-legal and civil justice applications of forensic science; and offers contributions from internationally known authorities from the legal, medical, and forensic scientific professions."--BOOK JACKET Forensic science has undergone dramatic progress in recent years, including in the areas of DNA collection and analysis and the reconstruction of crime scenes. However, too few professionals are equipped with the knowledge necessary to fully apply the potential of science in civil, criminal, and family legal matters. Featuring contributions from