Forensic Science

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In this article, the writer notes that in today's society, people are victims of crime and accidents and are wrongly convicted of these crimes. The writer discusses that forensic science has enabled the government to get to the source of these legal problems and investigations of criminal acts. The writer discusses the origin of forensic science and looks at how and why it is used. The writer then discusses the effects of forensics on society and an individual's psycho-social development. The writer concludes that all types of forensic evidence are valuable in the justice and freedom of people in society and provide hope for the families of the victims and the victims themselves.

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"Any evidence that is obtained at the scene is taken to a laboratory for analysis. DNA stands for deoxyribonucleic acid, which is found in tissue and fluids of the human body such as skin, blood, sweat, and urine. The forensic specialists are well aware of the fact that the more individuals are present at the crime scene, there is an increase in the likelihood that the evidence can possibly be contaminated. The processing of evidence is crucial in determining who or what is responsible for the crime or incident.
"Forensics was first established in an FBI laboratory in 1932."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Altman, Lawrence K. "After the Attacks: The Medical Examiner Forensics Lab Is Prepared For Up to 20,000 DNA Tests." The NY Times 14 Sept. 2001: 1-2.
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• Phelps, Shirelle, and Jeffrey Lehman. West's Enclopedia of American Law. 2nd ed. Vol. 4. Detroit, MI, 2005. 453-55.

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