Fraud in Forensics: 5 Cases of Evidence Tampering and Abuse
Jun 7, 2017 · This article explores five fascinating cases of fraud in forensics to underscore the importance of using scientifically valid and reliable methods in this growing career field.
The Impact of False or Misleading Forensic Evidence on Wrongful ...
Nov 28, 2023 · The Impact of False or Misleading Forensic Evidence on Wrongful Convictions. Research has found key areas within forensic science that are associated with higher rates of wrongful convictions. Addressing them should strengthen trust in our criminal justice system. November 28, 2023.
Unveiling Forensic Misconduct: High-Profile Cases That Shaped …
Sep 30, 2024 · Explore infamous cases of forensic misconduct that shaped legal precedents. Understand the impact of mishandling forensic evidence on the criminal justice system and the reforms it triggered.
Wrongful Convictions and DNA Exonerations: Understanding …
Sep 7, 2017 · Because DNA can provide factually irrefutable evidence in some cases, the idea that innocent people can be found guilty has gained more awareness and acceptance over the past two decades. As a result, we have come to learn more about erroneous convictions.
Destroying or Interfering With Evidence: Crimes, Intent, and Laws ...
A person who destroys evidence out of fear of an investigation or before a crime has been committed, intending to hide a later crime, has tampered with evidence.
Misapplication of Forensic Science - Innocence Project
To strengthen forensic science, we educate judges, attorneys, forensic experts, and other system actors on the limitations of certain forensic methods, and urge them to examine scientific evidence for accuracy and reliability. Read more about our work to address wrongful conviction.
The OJ Simpson Trial: Forensic Investigation, Controversies, and …
Jun 27, 2023 · The O.J. Simpson trial had a profound impact on the field of forensic science. The mishandling of evidence and the controversies that arose during the trial underscored the need for more rigorous standards in evidence collection, preservation, and analysis.
The Impact of False or Misleading Forensic Evidence on Wrongful ...
Nov 1, 2023 · This article examines the impact of problematic forensic evidence on wrongful convictions, providing an overview of a research project designed to improve understanding of the specific types of errors associated with forensic evidence which resulted in the development of a forensic error typology.
Wrongful convictions and claims of false or misleading forensic evidence
In these cases, there were a total of 630 examinations mishandled by officers of the court. Officers of the court produced errors when they misrepresented forensic evidence, failed to use probative forensic evidence, or failed to counter misrepresentations of forensic …
False or Misleading Forensic Evidence - Center on Wrongful …
A forensic analyst or other forensic expert presented evidence that was either (1) based on unreliable or unproven methods, (2) expressed with exaggerated and misleading confidence, or (3) fraudulent.