Powerful keyword warrants face new challenge in deadly arson caseRead More
Arson
Fire Scientists Testify in Support of Claude Garrett’s Bid for Freedom
Overturned Arson Convictions
John Lentini compiled case information on these wrongful convictions based on questionable laboratory analysis.
A Model for Confronting Fire Investigation Errors
John Lentini article containing important principles for investigating arson evidence.
Greg Gorbett, Ph.D.
A flawed investigation left Jason Lively behind bars for 14 years for a fire he didn’t set. He’s not alone.
A Model for Confronting Fire Investigation Errors
Fall 2020 law review article by John Lentini addressing how to defend someone accused of arson.
Webinar – How to Prepare for a Fire Expert Deposition and Litigation
This webinar is being offered by the National Association of Public Defense on Oct. 6, 2020. Proper litigation that involves a fire case usually includes a fire origin and cause expert. There are standards and guidelines that the fire expert is expected to follow. This includes, but not limited to proper investigation, documentation, report writing …
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Thomas Wenzel, MS, PE
OSAC Registry Approved Standards
Organization of Scientific Area Committees for Forensic Evidence (OSAC) is developing documentary standards for each forensic discipline. Standards under consideration as well as approved standards are available in the OSAC Registry.
Evidence on Fire: North Carolina Law Review Article on the Admissibility of Fire-Science Evidence in Criminal Cases
Valena E. Beety et. al, Evidence on Fire, 97 N.C. L. Rev. 483, 516 (March 2019)
Defendant-Appellant’s Brief: State v. Lance
Forensic Anthropologists Provide Fire Investigation Training to Federal, State, Local Agencies
Ex Parte Motion and Order for Appointment of Expert (Arson)
Motion for Discovery of Laboratory/Scientific Evidence
Sample discovery motion from murder, AWDWIKISI, and arson case.
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