Forensic ResourcesNorth Carolina Office of Indigent Defense Services
North Carolina Office of Indigent Defense Services
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Register here. The Quattrone Center invites you attend a talk with author Brandon Garrett on his new book “Autopsy of a Crime Lab: Exposing the Flaws in Forensics.” This book exposes the imperfect forensic evidence that we rely on for criminal convictions. He will be joined by Dr. Itiel Dror, University College London and Maneka …
Autopsy of a Crime Lab: Exposing the Flaws in ForensicsRead More
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Live webinar presented by Ed Brown, Ph.D.April 1, 2021, 1:00 pm60 min of CLE credit anticipated Materials: PowerPoint Slides This one-hour live webinar will provide attorneys having little science training with the basics about the various chemical analysis techniques employed by forensic laboratories and other contract labs around the US. Although a few technical details …
Drug Analysis Webinar: Methodology Used for Presumptive Tests and Common Errors ObservedRead More
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NIST article about testing of drugs that may contain fentanyl or other dangerous synthetic opioids. The article contains video clips showing how powder substances can contaminate various surfaces in laboratories and addresses ways that labs work to eliminate contamination.
Safe, Efficient, Reliable: New Science in the Fight Against Killer DrugsRead More
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Mar. 23, 2021 SOG blog post by Jacquelyn Greene about requirements for preservation and disposal of biological evidence
Biological Evidence in the Courtroom: Mandatory Judicial InquiryRead More
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On March 22-23, 2021, the National Academies of Science will offer a free-to-attend virtual workshop that will explore the scientific basis of implicit bias, its prevalence and impact, and implications for policy and law. The workshop has been organized by an ad hoc planning committee co-chaired by Dr. Camara Jones (Morehouse School of Medicine) and …
The Science of Implicit Bias: Implications for Law and PolicyRead More
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March 23-25, 20219:00-1:30 pm via Zoom$50 for private attorneys; $25 for Public Defenders The NJ Public Defender, the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of NJ, and the NJ Institute of Technology are offering a 3-day seminar on forensic science evidence.
2021 Forensic Science Summit for the Criminal Defense BarRead More
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Live webinar presented by Lars DanielApril 15, 2021, 1:00 pm60 min of CLE credit (technology hour) anticipated Our world is becoming increasingly hyper-connected. The objective of the Internet of things is for everything to communicate and interface with everything. From wearable technology and smart home assistants, to Internet connected medical ingestibles and social credit scores, more data …
Digital Evidence – Consumer Electronics and the IoT (Internet of Things)Read More
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Duke Law Professor and Wilson Center Director Brandon Garrett’s new book, Autopsy of a Crime Lab, Exposing the Flaws in Forensics, is the first to catalog the sources of error and the faulty science behind a range of well-known forensic evidence, from fingerprints and firearms to forensic algorithms. Join us for a roundtable discussion about …
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The annual Western NC Death Investigation Conference will be presented via live webinar on April 10, 2021. The program is being offered by the Northwest AHEC. 6 hours of CLE credit is anticipated. Topics include expert witness testimony, investigation of death due to possible elder abuse or neglect, gunshot wound characteristics, identification and forensic aspects …
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Touch DNA evidence (i.e. the low quantities of DNA that can be left behind when someone touches an object) is of increasing importance in criminal investigations. However, many important questions exist regarding basic properties of touch DNA, including the expected stability of touch DNA samples following exposure to different environmental conditions. This Forensic Technology Center …
Stability and persistence of touch DNA for forensic analysisRead More
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Offered by Trauma Research Foundation and Dr. Bessel van der Kolk, author of The Body Keeps the Score. Covers topics including: • Long term impacts of childhood abandonment • The aspects of brain anatomy that contribute to the side effects of trauma • Treating trauma that results from long-term systemic racism
Psychological Trauma: Neuroscience, Embodiment, and the Restoration of SelfRead More
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This resource contains sample subpoena and evidence preservation language for various types of digital evidence.
Digital Forensics Resource Packet for Legal ProfessionalsRead More
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Live webinar, Presenter: Spencer McInvaille
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Speakers: Brandon Garrett, Nicholas Scurich, and William Crozier. Presented by CSAFE. Recording available.