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Firearms
A D.C. judge issues a much-needed opinion on ‘junk science’
Cognitive Biases in the Peer Review of Bullet and Cartridge Case Comparison Casework: A Field Study
Jan. 28, 2020 article in Science & Justice finding that bias occurs in non-blind peer reviewed bullet and cartridge case comparisons. Higher status examiners have a large influence on the outcome of a discussion. Blind peer review may reduce the probability of bias during peer review.
FBI, federal prosecutors investigate District’s forensic firearms lab
Firearms expert forged signatures on lab reports, Maryland State Police say
Taking Aim at Faulty Forensics: An NCDC Cross-Examination Workshop
The importance of taking on prosecution forensic experts on behalf of clients cannot be overstated. It is no mystery how powerful forensic evidence is to jurors. Yet countless wrongful convictions are, in fact, the result of inaccurate, faulty, or unchallenged forensics. This practical workshop will prepare defense counsel to challenge unreliable expert testimony using a mock …
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Kennedy Assassination Bullets Preserved in Digital Form
He served 43 years for a murder he didn’t commit. Now he’s suing the county, sheriff and SBI.
2020 Taking Aim at Faulty Forensics: An NCDC Cross-Examination Workshop
The National Criminal Defense College will offer a program in Tucson, Arizona on challenging faulty forensic testimony. Tuition is $795.00. Program dates are January 16-18, 2020 at the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law at Address: 1201 E. Speedway, Tucson, AZ 85721. Accommodations (not included in tuition) are offered at the Aloft …
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Did The N&O show ‘actual malice’ toward SBI agent? NC Supreme Court now must decide.
Atlanta Pays $935K to Ex-Crime Lab Chief Fired for Testifying for Florida Defendant
Open Forum with the NC State Crime Laboratory CLE
Co-sponsored by the NC State Crime Laboratory & Office of Indigent Defense Services The NC State Crime Laboratory and NC Office of Indigent Defense Services will offer a free-to-attend CLE that is designed to enhance the knowledge of criminal defense attorneys and criminal defense investigators. Senior forensic scientists from the State Crime Lab will present updates …
Open Forum with the NC State Crime Laboratory CLE
Friday, October 4, 2019 NC Judicial Center, 901 Corporate Center Drive, Raleigh, NC Co-sponsored by the NC State Crime Laboratory & Office of Indigent Defense Services The NC State Crime Laboratory and NC Office of Indigent Defense Services will offer a free-to-attend CLE that is designed to enhance the knowledge of criminal defense attorneys and …