Forensic Science and Legal Standards

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Key differences between the Frye and Daubert standards in evaluating scientific evidence

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Comparison of how the Frye and Daubert standards assess the reliability and relevance of scientific expert testimony in court.

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Role of Forensic Science

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Includes providing timely, accurate, and thorough information to all levels of decision makers in the criminal justice system.

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Criminalistics

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The scientific examination of physical evidence for legal purposes.

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ATF

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Arson, Tobacco, and Firearms

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U.S. Postal Service

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A major crime laboratory in the United States

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Edmond Locard

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A French professor considered the father of criminalistics. He built the world’s first forensic laboratory in France in 1910 and is known for the Locard Exchange Principle: "Whenever two objects come into contact with each other, traces of each are exchanged."

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Laws that pertain to the U.S. Criminal Justice System include the U.S. Constitution.

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The U.S. Constitution outlines the framework of the legal system.

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Statutory Law plays an important role in the U.S. Criminal Justice System.

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Statutory Law consists of laws that are formally enacted by legislatures.

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Common Law or Case Law is part of the U.S. Criminal Justice System.

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Common Law is developed through court decisions.

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Civil Law is included in the U.S. Criminal Justice System.

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Civil Law deals with disputes between individuals.