1.4 Forensic procedures

Question 1

What can DNA evidence prove?

Answer 1

Tie someone to a crime or prove their innocene (ruling them out)
- can establish if someone was responsible

Question 2

Define forensic procedures

Answer 2

systematic methods and processes used in forensic science to collect, analyse and interpret evidence IOT assist in investegations and legal proceedings

Systematic methods + processes used to interpret evidence to assist in legal proceedings/investegations

Question 3

What are the 6 forensic procedures?

Answer 3

1. Crime scene investigation
2. Evidence collection and preservation
3. Forensic analysis
4. Chain of custody
5. Laboratory analysis
6. Expert testimony

Question 4

What is involved in crime scene investegations?

Answer 4

• Document, collect physical evidence
• Secure and preserve crime scene
• Collect relevant items

Question 5

What is involved in evidence collection and preservation?

Answer 5

Follow specific protocols to collect and preserve evidence to maintain integrity and prevent contamination

Question 6

What is involved in forensic analysis?

Answer 6

Examine evidence
- Fingerprint analysis, DNA, ballisitic, drug and toxicology.

Question 7

What is involved in chain of custody?

Answer 7

• Create record of location, date, time, individuals involved in handling evidence
• Ensures admissibility and integrity of evidence in court

Question 8

What is involved in labatory analysis?

Answer 8

• Detailed examinations of evidence
• Specialised equipment to analyse and interpret evidence

Question 9

What is involved in expert testimony?

Answer 9

• Can be called to provide testimony in legal proceedings
• Present findings, explain scienftific techniques used
• Offer professional oppinion based on expertise

Question 10

2 types of forensic samples

Answer 10

Intimate and non-intimate