This article explores the intricate landscape of Rules of Evidence in Criminal Trials within the framework of the US criminal justice process. Beginning with a historical perspective, it delineates the evolution of evidence rules, emphasizing their constitutional underpinnings, statutory foundations, and common law principles. The discourse delves into the multifaceted nature of admissible evidence, encompassing
The article explores the pivotal role of forensic evidence in the US criminal justice process, shedding light on its varied forms and indispensable contributions to criminal trials. Beginning with a comprehensive introduction, the discussion defines forensic evidence and underscores its significance. The first section delves into the intricacies of DNA evidence, tracing its historical evolution
This article explores the pivotal role of evidence analysis in the context of cybercrime investigations within the criminal justice process in the United States. Beginning with an introduction to cybercrime and its escalating significance, the narrative delves into the diverse types of digital evidence encountered, such as electronic communications, computer files, and network logs, emphasizing
The article delves into the crucial role of forensic evidence collection within the United States criminal justice process, emphasizing its significance in investigative procedures. Beginning with an exploration of the definition and purpose of forensic evidence, the discussion unfolds across three main types: DNA evidence, fingerprint evidence, and trace evidence. Each category is examined with
Neandertals made their appearance midway through the 19th century, at a critical moment in intellectual history, when old but comfortable ideas about the human past were beginning to fall apart and new but shocking ideas (such as evolution) were coming in. The old ideas did not explain Neandertals. The new ones, which could, were generally
Confession evidence is highly potent, and its incriminating effects are difficult to erase. This research paper describes the impact of confessions on jury verdicts, examines three concerns about the way in which juries evaluate confession evidence, and considers the steps that can be taken to ensure that jurors assess such evidence appropriately. In cases where
What is the impact on juror verdicts of inadmissible evidence that surfaces in the courtroom and of judicial instruction to disregard such information? This question has been addressed in laboratory research by attention to its two component parts. First, the research establishes that the presence of inadmissible evidence has a significant impact on juror verdicts
Fingerprints and other friction ridges of the skin have a persistent structure that often leaves characteristic evidence at crime scenes. Latent print examiners compare this evidence with inked copies of friction ridge skin from a known suspect to determine whether these two patterns originate from the same source. This examination process uses computer databases for
The paradigmatic finding from research on deception detection is that people are poor at discriminating between liars and truth tellers. This research paper shows, however, that deception detection performance can be significantly improved if the investigator is allowed to interview the suspect, is given background information about the case and the suspect, and knows how
The specialty of radiology, diagnostic imaging, has revolutionized the practice of medicine across the globe. No other form of diagnostic medicine has had such a dramatic impact on disease detection and mapping progression of treatment in the preceding decades. In a 2001 survey of physicians, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT) scanning ranked