Criminal and Scientific Evidence: Cases, Materials, Problems

, by Goodwin, Robert J.; Gurule, Jimmy

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ISBN: 9780820554303 | 0820554308
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 7/1/2002

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Preface

Table of Contents

Part 1 Scientific Evidence and Techniques

Forensic Science and the Criminal Justice System

Introduction: The Nature of Forensic Science and its ``Corruption'' in the Courtroom

(13)

The Reliability of Forensic Science

(43)

Insuring Reliability of Scientific Theory and Technique

Introduction

(2)

Establishing Reliability of the Theory and Technique

(113)

Insuring Proper Application and Interpretation of the Scientific Technique on a Particular Occasion

Proper Application and Interpretation

174

(22)

Expert Certainty and Prejudicing the Jury: Ultimate Opinions and Probability Testimony

196

(20)

Insuring Reliability: Chain of Custody

216

(47)

Problems of Admissibility and Use Associated with Specific Scientific Techniques

Introduction

263

(1)

Truth Seeking Devices

264

(66)

Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA)

330

(67)

Nontraditional Psychological and Social Science Evidence

Introduction: ``Soft'' Science?

397

(7)

Eyewitness Identifications

404

(21)

Syndromes

425

(72)

Profiles

497

(13)

Diminished Responsibility

510

(11)

Part 2 Problems of Character, Hearsay and Impeachment

Character Evidence

Introduction

521

(2)

Proper use of the Defendant's Character

523

(76)

Proper use of the Victim's Character

599

(40)

Hearsay --- Admissions

The Accused's Conduct --- Consciousness of Guilt

639

(6)

Vicarious Admissions of the Accused --- Statements of a Co-Conspirator

645

(29)

Vicarious Admissions of Third Parties Offered Against the Government --- Fed. R. Evid. 801(d)(2)(B)

674

(3)

Hearsay --- Exceptions Where the Availability of the Declarant is Immaterial

Introduction

677

(1)

Excited Utterance

677

(12)

State of Mind

689

(13)

Medical Diagnosis or Treatment

702

(9)

Business and Public Records

711

(15)

Catchall

726

(25)

Hearsay --- Exceptions Requiring That the Declarant Be Unavailable

Unavailability --- An Overview

751

(5)

``Unavailability'' and the Victim of Child Abuse --- The Problem of Trauma and Being ``Psychologically Unavailable''

756

(10)

Specific Types of Statements

766

(69)

Impeachment

Introduction: Bolstering, Impeachment and Rehabilitation in a Criminal Case

835

(1)

Bolstering the Credibility of the Prosecution's Witness

835

(15)

Impeachment

850

(75)

Rehabilitation

925

(18)

Photographs, Videotapes, Audio Recordings and Demonstrations

Introduction

943

(2)

Photographs and Videotapes

945

(11)

Audio Recordings and the Use of Transcripts

956

(9)

Demonstrations and Courtroom Reenactments

965

Appendix A: In the Matter of an Investigation of the W. Virginia State Police Crime Laboratory, Serology Division

971

Appendix: The Federal Rules of Evidence

(1)

Table of Cases

(1)

Index

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Criminal and Scientific Evidence: Cases, Materials, Problems

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