North Carolina Office of Indigent Defense Services
// by Sarah Olson
The purpose of this one day seminar is to provide attorneys with information to assist with interpreting forensic medical records and subsequent testimony of the SANE/Forensic Nurses in sexual assault litigation. Bonnie Price, DNP, RN, SANE-A, SANE-P, AFN-B is the Administrative Director of the of Community Health Advocacy for Bon Secours Richmond. Mrs. Price has lectured extensively on …
The SANE/Forensic Nurse Evaluation: What Does It All Mean?Read More
// by Sarah Olson
The National Institute of Justice has an online training that includes topics such as Bullet Comparison and Identification, Gunshot Residue and Distance Determination, and Toolmark Identification. The training provides both a general understanding of firearms/firearms evidence and gives a detailed explanation of techniques used by firearm examiners. The program is for criminal justice professionals and …
// by Sarah Olson
3-minute video explains the basics of DNA’s form and function. Though the focus of this animated film is not forensic DNA, it gives important introductory information that is useful as a building block for understanding forensic DNA analysis.
// by Sarah Olson
Lessons on interpretation of DNA Mixtures online. Includes many helpful examples of the complex phenomena discussed in the lessons.
// by Sarah Olson
This training contains recommendations about what records to request and areas of cross examination. Contains a transcript of an interview of a dog handler.
// by Sarah Olson
Catherine Bailey, research attorney for the National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology and the Law, discusses the scientific and legal implications of virtual autopsies in a three part video. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
The Scientific and Legal Implications of Virtual AutopsiesRead More
// by Sarah Olson
Has several online training modules which give introductory information, but should not replace in-depth research of the issues.
// by Sarah Olson
Feb. 2015 Ted Talk video by Dr. Greg Hampikian covers forensic DNA errors including statistical and interpretation errors and contamination issues.
// by Sarah Olson
For more information about presumptive and confirmatory tests, the School of Government has posted a 30 minute online program that you can view for free or for CLE credit
// by Sarah Olson
NCAJ Webinar on crime scene investigation and serology evidence by Marilyn Miller.
Serology Evidence (Blood, Saliva, Semen, etc.) (2011)Read More
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A PowerPoint presentation created in 2008 by Wake County’s Office of Public Defender provides helpful tips for North Carolina attorneys when they suspect that their client may be incapable of proceeding to trial.
A Presentation on Capacity to Proceed: How to Get Your Client EvaluatedRead More
// by Sarah Olson
Outline of LeAnn Melton’s 2007 Public Defender Conference training addresses case law, discovery requests, and potential areas for cross examination of dog handlers.
Drug Dogs – Reliability Issues and Case Law – How Good is that Doggie’s Nose?Read More