Scientific evidence in civil and criminal cases /

Moenssens, Andre A.

Scientific evidence in civil and criminal cases / by Andre A. Moenssens, Carol E. Henderson, and Sharon G. Portwood. - 5th ed. - New York, NY : Foundation Press Thomson/West, 2007. - cvii, 1469 p. : ill. ; 27 cm.

Rev. ed. of: Scientific evidence in civil and criminal cases / by Andre A. Moenssens ... [et al.]. 4th ed. 1995.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Expert evidence and testimony -- Demonstrative evidence -- Chemical and other tests for alcoholic intoxication -- Scientific detection of speeding -- Forensic accounting -- Forensic computer analysis -- Forensic document examination -- Firearm and toolmark identification -- Fire scene and explosives investigation -- Fingerprint identification -- Trace evidence: the source identification and comparison of small objects and particles -- Spectrographic voice recognition -- Forensic accident reconstruction -- Forensic pathology -- Serology and toxicology of body fluids -- Drugs and their control -- Forensic DNA analysis: determining individuality by DNA -- Forensic odontology -- Forensic anthropology -- Behavioral sciences and the law -- Expert evidence on insanity and other mental health conditions -- Expert evidence on witness accuracy and the detection of deception -- Behavioral evidence in proceedings involving children and families.

9781599411545 (hbk. : alk. paper) 1599411547 (hbk. : alk. paper)

2007281497


Evidence, Expert--United States.
Evidence, Criminal--United States.

KF8961 / .S39 2007

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