This training contains recommendations about what records to request and areas of cross examination. Contains a transcript of an interview of a dog handler.
Trainings
The Scientific and Legal Implications of Virtual Autopsies
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
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InterFire.org
Has several online training modules which give introductory information, but should not replace in-depth research of the issues.
Forensic DNA Mixups
Feb. 2015 Ted Talk video by Dr. Greg Hampikian covers forensic DNA errors including statistical and interpretation errors and contamination issues.
Presumptive and Confirmatory Tests – Virtual CLE
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
Serology Evidence (Blood, Saliva, Semen, etc.) (2011)
NCAJ Webinar on crime scene investigation and serology evidence by Marilyn Miller.
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A Presentation on Capacity to Proceed: How to Get Your Client Evaluated
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.
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Drug Dogs – Reliability Issues and Case Law – How Good is that Doggie’s Nose?
Outline of LeAnn Melton’s 2007 Public Defender Conference training addresses case law, discovery requests, and potential areas for cross examination of dog handlers.
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