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1/23/2023
Whiskey in the Courtroom 9: Evolving Trends in Forensic Science – DNA Evidence
Topic: DNA · Type: Trainings
1/20/2023
The “Magnificent Seven Errors” in Forensic Autopsy Practice: The Italian Context
Topic: Death Investigation · Type: Featured Articles
1/9/2023
Bitemark Analysis: A NIST Scientific Foundation Review
Topic: Bite Mark · Type: Reports and Publications
12/22/2022
Digital Investigation Techniques: A NIST Scientific Foundation Review
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Reports and Publications
12/22/2022
A Forensic Without the Science: Face Recognition in U.S. Criminal Investigations
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Reports and Publications
12/1/2022
THC/Cannabis Toxicology: Recognizing impairment
Topic: Mental Health, Toxicology · Type: Trainings
12/1/2022
Head Trauma, Comprehension, and Intoxication Webinar
Topic: Mental Health, Toxicology · Type: Trainings
12/1/2022
Long-Term Effects of Traumatic Brain Injury: Forensic Implications
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Trainings
11/7/2022
A Review of Legislation Associated with Lawfully-Owed DNA Samples
Topic: DNA · Type: Reports and Publications
10/27/2022
A Re-Analysis of Repeatability and Reproducibility in the Ames-USDOE-FBI Study
Topic: Firearms · Type: Featured Articles
10/18/2022
2022 IDS Forensic Science Education Series: Challenging Facial Recognition Evidence
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Trainings
9/16/2022
Forensics@NIST
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
9/14/2022
Unlocking the Black Box: Challenging Surveillance and Technology in Criminal Cases
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Trainings
8/23/2022
2022 IDS Forensic Science Education Series – Challenging Searches & Seizures of Digital Data
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Trainings
7/19/2022
Cognitive Bias in Forensic Science and the Courtroom
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
7/18/2022
Cross-Examining Digital Forensic Experts Webinar
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Trainings
6/14/2022
Human Factors in Forensic Science Practice
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
6/6/2022
Geofence Warrant Primer
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Reports and Publications
6/6/2022
New Directions in Eyewitness Evidence Research and Practice: After the 2014 National Academy of Sciences Report
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Featured Articles
6/1/2022
Florida International University 11th Annual Forensic Science Symposium
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
5/18/2022
Toolmark-Comparison Testimony: A Report to the Texas Forensic Science Commission
Topic: Firearms · Type: Reports and Publications
4/29/2022
Webinar: Challenging eyewitness ID testimony and utilizing defense experts
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Trainings
4/21/2022
DNA Mixtures Webinar: Likelihood ratios and challenges to STRMix evidence
Topic: DNA · Type: Trainings
3/18/2022
Foundation of DNA Defense: Unpacking the 2021 NIST Report
Topic: DNA · Type: Trainings
3/15/2022
State v. Gallion
Topic: Firearms · Type: Cases
3/8/2022
US v. Chatrie
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Cases
3/1/2022
Webinar: Improving Forensic Decision Making – A Human-Cognitive Perspective
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
2/28/2022
NACDL’s Unlocking the Black Box
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Trainings
2/22/2022
The Role of Defense-Based Advocacy in the Anti-Domestic Violence Movement
Type: Trainings
2/22/2022
Increasing Safety & Preserving Legal Rights and Options
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
2/22/2022
When Survivors are Accused – Background and Overview
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
2/11/2022
2022 IDS Forensic Science Education Series:
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
2/1/2022
Results from a Black-Box Study for Digital Forensic Examiners
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Featured Articles
1/31/2022
Western North Carolina Death Investigation Conference
Topic: Death Investigation · Type: Trainings
1/31/2022
NACDL Forensic Science & the Law Seminar
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
1/28/2022
Using the NAS Report and PCAST Report at trial to challenge unreliable forensic methods
Topic: Experts, Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
1/26/2022
7th Annual Questioning Forensics Conference
Topic: DNA · Type: Trainings
1/20/2022
Whiskey in the Courtroom 8: Evolving Trends in Forensic Science – Firearms Evidence
Topic: Firearms · Type: Trainings
1/18/2022
Probabilistic Genotyping of Evidentiary DNA Typing Results
Topic: DNA · Type: Trainings
1/5/2022
Statement of the TX Forensic Science Commission Regarding “Alternate Firearms Opinion Terminology”
Topic: Firearms · Type: Reports and Publications
12/21/2021
State v. Thomas, 2021 NCCOA-402
Topic: Firearms · Type: Cases
12/16/2021
State v. Joyner, 2021-NCCOA-684 (unpub)
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Cases
12/16/2021
Clark v. Clark, 2021-NCCOA-653
Topic: Experts · Type: Cases
12/16/2021
State v. Gibbs (unpub)(2021)
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Cases
12/15/2021
Forensic Trial Litigation CLE at Duke Law
Topic: Experts, Fingerprints · Type: Trainings
12/2/2021
New England Seminar in Forensic Sciences
Topic: Death Investigation · Type: Trainings
11/9/2021
Overturned Arson Convictions
Topic: Arson · Type: Cases
11/9/2021
2022 Firearm and Toolmarks Policy & Practice Forum
Topic: Firearms · Type: Trainings
11/8/2021
Webinar – Litigating ShotSpotter Evidence: The Science and the Law
Topic: Digital Evidence, Firearms · Type: Trainings
11/8/2021
Webinar – When Google Searches for You: Challenging Geofence Warrants
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Trainings
10/18/2021
Cognitive biases in the peer review of bullet and cartridge case comparison casework: A field study
Topic: Firearms, Foundations of Forensics · Type: Featured Articles
10/13/2021
Natalie Novick Brown, Evaluating Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in the Forensic Context: A Manual for Mental Health Practice
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Books
10/8/2021
Webinar: Bodily Injury
Topic: Forensic/Sexual Assault Exams · Type: Trainings
10/8/2021
Webinar: Blunt Force Trauma
Topic: Forensic/Sexual Assault Exams · Type: Trainings
10/8/2021
Webinar: Abusive Head Trauma
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Trainings
10/5/2021
A Model for Confronting Fire Investigation Errors
Topic: Arson · Type: Featured Articles
10/2/2021
Webinar: Evaluating Animal Abuse Cases Using Veterinary Forensics
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
9/28/2021
Webinar – Diagnostically Difficult Autopsy Cases: Logistics, Ethics, and Case Examples
Topic: Death Investigation · Type: Trainings
9/28/2021
Webinar: Challenging Accident Reconstruction Evidence
Topic: Crime Scene Investigation, Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
9/27/2021
Legal Consultation on Sex Offense Cases
Topic: Forensic/Sexual Assault Exams · Type: Websites
9/23/2021
Overview of a Forensic Autopsy CLE
Topic: Death Investigation · Type: Trainings
9/21/2021
Mapping Technologies for Crime Scenes
Topic: Crime Scene Investigation, Digital Evidence · Type: Trainings
9/21/2021
Evidence Collection and Analysis for Touch DNA in Groping and Sexual Assault Cases
Topic: DNA, Forensic/Sexual Assault Exams · Type: Featured Articles
9/20/2021
Medical Cannabis and Driving
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Featured Articles
9/8/2021
A hierarchy of expert performance (HEP) applied to digital forensics: Reliability and biasability in digital forensics decision making
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Featured Articles
8/29/2021
Defending IEEE Software Standards in Federal Criminal Court
Topic: DNA · Type: Featured Articles
8/25/2021
Reading Medical Records – Free Webinar
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
8/24/2021
A preparatory guide for court prepared for DNA examiners by STRmix
Topic: DNA · Type: Featured Articles
8/24/2021
Investigation and Certification of Drug Toxicity Deaths in Today’s Complex Drug Environment
Topic: Death Investigation, Toxicology · Type: Trainings
8/23/2021
Course: Exploiting Forensic Evidence’s Tenuous Link to Science
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
8/23/2021
THC/Cannabis – Recognizing Impairment
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Trainings
8/23/2021
Autopsy of a Crime Lab: Exposing the Flaws in Forensics
Topic: Crime Labs · Type: Trainings
8/5/2021
SDPD Crime Laboratory – Forensic Biology Unit, Validation of the STRmixTM Software MCMC Markov Chain Monte Carlo
Topic: DNA · Type: Reports and Publications
8/5/2021
The Probabilistic Genotyping Software STRmix: Utility and Evidence for its Validity
Topic: DNA · Type: Featured Articles
8/5/2021
Procedure for Analysis Interpretation of STR DNA Profiles
Topic: DNA · Type: Reports and Publications
8/5/2021
DNA Mixture Interpretation: A NIST Scientific Foundation Review
Topic: DNA · Type: Reports and Publications
8/5/2021
United States v. Gissantaner, 990 F.3d 457 (6th Cir. 2021).
Topic: DNA · Type: Cases
8/3/2021
State v. Martin (unpub)(2021)
Type: Cases
8/3/2021
State v. Teesateskie (2021)
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Cases
7/22/2021
The effect of contextual information on decision-making in forensic toxicology
Topic: Death Investigation, Toxicology · Type: Featured Articles
7/8/2021
State v. Hills (N.C. Ct. App. 2021)
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Cases
6/25/2021
United States v. Adams, 444 F. Supp.3d 1248 (D. Or. 2020).
Topic: Firearms · Type: Cases
6/25/2021
People v. Ross, 68 Misc. 3d 899 (2020).
Topic: Firearms · Type: Cases
6/15/2021
The US Department of Justice stumbles on visual perception
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Featured Articles
6/14/2021
Statistical Methods for Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Topic: Blood and Bodily Fluids, Crime Scene Investigation · Type: Trainings
6/14/2021
Subclass Characterization and Analysis of Firearms
Topic: Firearms · Type: Trainings
6/14/2021
Evaluating Foundational Validity of Toolmark Analysis
Topic: Firearms · Type: Trainings
6/14/2021
A Field Analysis of Laboratory Case Processing: Print Comparison and Examiner Conclusions
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Trainings
6/14/2021
Treatment of Inconclusive Results in Error Rates of Firearms Studies
Topic: Firearms · Type: Trainings
6/14/2021
Mt. Everest—We are Going to Lose Many: A Survey of Fingerprint Examiners’ Attitudes Towards Probabilistic Reporting
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Trainings
6/14/2021
Judges and Forensic Science Education: A National Survey
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
6/14/2021
Implementing Blind Proficiency Testing in Forensic Laboratories: Motivation, Obstacles, and Recommendations
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
6/9/2021
NIST Publishes Review of DNA Mixture Interpretation Methods
Topic: DNA · Type: Reports and Publications
6/7/2021
The Forensic Microbiome: The Invisible Traces We Leave Behind
Topic: Blood and Bodily Fluids, DNA, Foundations of Forensics · Type: Featured Articles
6/3/2021
Accuracy and Reproducibility of Conclusions by Forensic Bloodstain Pattern Analysts
Topic: Crime Scene Investigation · Type: Featured Articles
6/1/2021
AI Case Study: Probabilistic Genotyping DNA Tools in Canadian Criminal Courts
Topic: DNA · Type: Featured Articles
6/1/2021
NIBIN Toolkit for Prosecutors
Topic: Firearms · Type: Featured Articles
5/11/2021
State v. Walton, _ N.C. App. _ (April 20, 2021)
Topic: Detection Dogs · Type: Cases
5/11/2021
State v. Jackson, _ N.C. App. _ (April 20, 2021)
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Cases
5/11/2021
State v. Carver, _ N.C. App. _ (April 20, 2021)
Topic: DNA · Type: Cases
5/1/2021
Free NACDL Webinar – Search, Seize, and Extract: Challenging Law Enforcement Use of Mobile Device Forensic Tools and Technologies in Criminal Cases
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Trainings
4/12/2021
Autopsy of a Crime Lab: Exposing the Flaws in Forensics
Topic: Crime Labs, Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
4/5/2021
Field Sobriety Tests and THC Levels Unreliable Indicators of Marijuana Intoxication
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Featured Articles
3/29/2021
Drug Analysis Webinar: Methodology Used for Presumptive Tests and Common Errors Observed
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Trainings
3/24/2021
Safe, Efficient, Reliable: New Science in the Fight Against Killer Drugs
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Featured Articles
3/23/2021
Biological Evidence in the Courtroom: Mandatory Judicial Inquiry
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Featured Articles
3/15/2021
The Science of Implicit Bias: Implications for Law and Policy
Topic: Foundations of Forensics, Mental Health · Type: Trainings
3/10/2021
2021 Forensic Science Summit for the Criminal Defense Bar
3/8/2021
Digital Evidence – Consumer Electronics and the IoT (Internet of Things)
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Trainings
3/5/2021
Guidelines for Digital Forensics First Responders
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Featured Articles
3/2/2021
Autopsy of a Crime Lab
Topic: Crime Labs · Type: Trainings
3/1/2021
Western NC Death Investigation Conference
Topic: Death Investigation · Type: Trainings
2/20/2021
Stability and persistence of touch DNA for forensic analysis
Topic: DNA · Type: Trainings
2/20/2021
Psychological Trauma: Neuroscience, Embodiment, and the Restoration of Self
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Trainings
2/20/2021
Cognitive bias in forensic pathology decisions
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations, Death Investigation · Type: Featured Articles
2/19/2021
Digital Forensics Resource Packet for Legal Professionals
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Reports and Publications
2/10/2021
Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus:
The Science and The Law
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Featured Articles
1/30/2021
Cell Phone Location Evidence Webinar
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Trainings
1/17/2021
Mock Juror Perceptions of Forensics
Topic: Experts, Firearms, Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
1/14/2021
NIST Study Will Help Labs Distinguish Between Hemp and Marijuana
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Featured Articles
1/13/2021
Jan. 13, 2021 Statement of US Department of Justice on the PCAST Report
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Reports and Publications
1/8/2021
Defending Drug Overdose Homicides Training
Topic: Death Investigation, Drug Analysis, Toxicology · Type: Trainings
1/8/2021
2021 Forensic Trial Litigation CLE at Duke Law
Topic: Fingerprints, Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
1/5/2021
ANSI/ASB Standard 018, Standard for Validation of Probabilistic Genotyping Systems, First Edition, 2020 (Part 4)
Topic: DNA · Type: Trainings
1/5/2021
PG Software and the Courts: The Verdict So Far
Topic: DNA · Type: Featured Articles
1/2/2021
United States v. Tibbs, 2016-CF1-19431.
Topic: Firearms · Type: Cases
1/2/2021
Missouri v. Goodwin-Bey, No. 1531-CR00555-01 (Cir. Ct. Green County, Mo., Dec. 16, 2016).
Topic: Firearms · Type: Cases
1/2/2021
Williams v. United States, 130 A.3d 343 (D.C. 2016).
Topic: Firearms · Type: Cases
12/27/2020
United States v. Taylor, 663 F. Supp. 2d 1170 (D.N.M. 2009).
Topic: Firearms · Type: Cases
12/27/2020
United States v. Glynn, 578 F. Supp. 2d 567 (S.D.N.Y. 2008).
Topic: Firearms · Type: Cases
12/26/2020
United States v. Alls, No. 2:08-cr-00223-ALM (S.D. Ohio Dec. 7, 2009).
Topic: Firearms · Type: Cases
12/26/2020
United States v. Love, No. 2:09-cr-20317-JPM (W.D. Tenn. Feb. 8, 2011).
Topic: Firearms · Type: Cases
12/20/2020
Understanding the Differing Roles of Forensic Mental Health Practitioners: Do I need an expert, a consultant, or both?
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Trainings
12/18/2020
NIST Scientific Foundation Reviews
Topic: Bite Mark, DNA, Firearms, Foundations of Forensics · Type: Featured Articles
12/12/2020
United States v. Green, 405 F. Supp. 2d 104.
Topic: Firearms · Type: Cases
12/6/2020
Recent Research in Eyewitness Evidence Webinar
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Trainings
12/2/2020
U.S. v. Willock, 696 F. Supp. 2d 536 (D. Md., 2010).
Topic: Firearms · Type: Cases
11/6/2020
Tribble v. U.S., 447 A.2d 766 (D.C. 1982).
Topic: Trace Evidence · Type: Cases
11/6/2020
State v. Bridges, No. 90 CRS23102-04, 2015 WL 12670468 (N.C. Super. Ct. Oct. 1, 2015).
Topic: Trace Evidence · Type: Cases
11/6/2020
Bridges Amicus Brief
Topic: Trace Evidence · Type: Motions and Briefs
11/6/2020
Bridges Motion for Appropriate Relief Consent Order
Topic: Trace Evidence · Type: Motion for Appropriate Relief
11/5/2020
Forensic Science Laboratory Manual and Workbook
Topic: Trace Evidence · Type: Books
11/4/2020
STRmix software suite demo
Topic: DNA · Type: Trainings
11/4/2020
Forensic DNA Profiling Video Series: Probabilistic Genotyping
Topic: DNA · Type: Trainings
10/25/2020
Policy and procedure recommendations for the collection and preservation of eyewitness identification evidence
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Featured Articles
10/19/2020
Forensic Footwear Reliability
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Featured Articles
10/18/2020
FBI admits flaws in hair analysis over decades
Topic: Trace Evidence · Type: Featured Articles
10/18/2020
A Simplified Guide to Trace Evidence
Topic: Trace Evidence · Type: Reports and Publications
10/18/2020
Webinar: Blunt Force Trauma- What Every Attorney/Investigator Needs to Know
Topic: Forensic/Sexual Assault Exams · Type: Trainings
10/18/2020
Webinar: Reading Medical Records
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
10/18/2020
Webinar: Strangulation- Evaluating Strangulation Evidence From a Medical Perspective
Topic: Forensic/Sexual Assault Exams · Type: Trainings
10/12/2020
Psychological Testing in Criminal Cases: the Utility of the MMPI
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Trainings
10/7/2020
Portable NIST Kit Can Recover Traces of Chemical Evidence
Topic: Trace Evidence · Type: Featured Articles
10/7/2020
Glass Analysis
Topic: Trace Evidence · Type: Websites
10/7/2020
Trace Evidence Data Workshop: Improving Technology and Measurement in Forensic Science
Topic: Trace Evidence · Type: Trainings
10/7/2020
Forensic Database Trace Evidence Table
Topic: Trace Evidence · Type: Websites
10/6/2020
Improving a Database to Help Identify a Vehicle by Using Paint Fragments
Topic: Trace Evidence · Type: Featured Articles
10/6/2020
Linking Suspects to Crime Scenes with Particle Populations
Topic: Trace Evidence · Type: Featured Articles
10/6/2020
Microtrace, LLC
Topic: Trace Evidence · Type: Websites
10/6/2020
State v. Turner, 849 S.E.2d 327 (2020)
Topic: Firearms · Type: Cases
10/6/2020
State v. Pabon, 850 S.E.2d 512 (2020)
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Cases
10/5/2020
Bridging the Gap V: Mitigation
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Trainings
10/3/2020
Microbial Communities on Skin Leave Unique Traces at Crime Scenes
Topic: Trace Evidence · Type: Featured Articles
10/3/2020
Toner Particles as Forensic Evidence
Topic: Trace Evidence · Type: Featured Articles
10/3/2020
Fire Research: Identifying Ignitable Liquids in Debris and Providing Error Rates to Strengthen Testimony
Topic: Trace Evidence · Type: Reports and Publications
10/3/2020
Rapid and Effective Identification of Organic and Inorganic Gunshot Residues
Topic: Trace Evidence · Type: Trainings
10/3/2020
Fingerprint Error Rate on Close Non-Matches
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Featured Articles
10/1/2020
Forensic Toxicology: Methods Used and Common Errors in Screening and Confirmatory Tests
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Trainings
9/26/2020
A Model for Confronting Fire Investigation Errors
Topic: Arson · Type: Featured Articles
9/25/2020
Trying Mitochondrial DNA Cases
Topic: DNA · Type: Featured Articles
9/25/2020
Trying Y-STR DNA Cases
Topic: DNA · Type: Featured Articles
9/20/2020
Webinar – How to Prepare for a Fire Expert Deposition and Litigation
Topic: Arson · Type: Trainings
9/12/2020
Making Use of What’s Not Visible in Trace Evidence Examinations
Topic: Trace Evidence · Type: Websites
9/12/2020
Pills & Particles – Toxicology and Linking Trace Evidence
Topic: Trace Evidence · Type: Trainings
9/12/2020
Rapid and Effective Identification of Organic and Inorganic Gunshot Residues
Topic: Trace Evidence · Type: Trainings
9/12/2020
Cosmetic Trace Evidence
Topic: Trace Evidence · Type: Featured Articles
9/7/2020
(Mis)use of scientific measurements in forensic science
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Featured Articles
9/6/2020
Long v. Hooks
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Cases
9/5/2020
The Law and Science of Eyewitness Evidence
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Featured Articles
9/4/2020
Trace Evidence for the Crime Laboratory
Topic: Trace Evidence · Type: Trainings
9/4/2020
The OSAC Materials (Trace) Subcommittee
Topic: Trace Evidence · Type: Websites
9/2/2020
OSAC Registry Approved Standards
Topic: Arson, Bite Mark, Blood and Bodily Fluids, Death Investigation, Detection Dogs, Digital Evidence, DNA, Drug Analysis, Fingerprints, Toxicology, Trace Evidence · Type: Reports and Publications
8/28/2020
Eddie Lee Howard, Jr. v. State of Mississippi
Topic: Bite Mark · Type: Cases
8/26/2020
Wrongful Conviction: Junk Science – Hair Microscopy Evidence
Topic: Trace Evidence · Type: Trainings
8/21/2020
UNC School of Government Blog: Capacity, Commitment, and COVID-19
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Featured Articles
8/21/2020
Behavioral Science Briefs
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Featured Articles
8/18/2020
American Academy of Forensic Sciences Standards Board Documents
Topic: Blood and Bodily Fluids, Crime Labs, Crime Scene Investigation, Death Investigation, Detection Dogs, DNA, Fingerprints, Foundations of Forensics, Handwriting Analysis, Toxicology · Type: Reports and Publications
8/16/2020
Free Webinar: DRE (Drug Recognition Evaluations) & ARIDE (Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement) — Their Purpose, How Are They Different, How to Discredit Them
Topic: Drug Recognition Experts, Toxicology · Type: Trainings
8/7/2020
Free Medical Forensics Webinars: Blunt Force Trauma; Traumatic Brain Injury & Intoxication; and Reading Medical Records
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
8/6/2020
NACDL free live webinar: Surveilled Without a Trace – Challenging Digital Evidence Obtained Through RoundUp and Torrential Downpour in Criminal Cases
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Trainings
8/6/2020
NACDL free live webinar: Policing the Police
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Trainings
8/4/2020
State v. Echols, 845 S.E.2d 208 (2020) (unpub)
Topic: Mental Health, Toxicology · Type: Cases
8/4/2020
Webinar – Likes, Posts and Shares: When the Government uses Social Media to Prosecute Your Client
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Trainings
7/19/2020
Emerging Issues in Laboratory Analysis for the Differentiation between Marijuana and Hemp
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Trainings
7/15/2020
Electronic Frontier Foundation Atlas of Surveillance
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Websites
7/1/2020
State of Michigan Governor’s Task Force on Child Abuse and Department of Health and Human Services: Forensic Interviewing Protocol
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Reports and Publications
7/1/2020
Summary: The Little Rascals Daycare Case
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Featured Articles
7/1/2020
Child Welfare Law and Practice, Chapter 5: Investigative Interviewing of the Child
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Books
7/1/2020
Structured forensic interview protocols improve the quality and informativeness of investigative interviews with children: A review of research using the NICHD Investigative Interview Protocol
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Reports and Publications
7/1/2020
Suggestibility of the Child Witness: A Historical Review and Synthesis
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Reports and Publications
7/1/2020
Can Children Be Useful Witnesses? It Depends How They Are Questioned
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Reports and Publications
7/1/2020
American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children (APSAC) Practice Guidelines: Forensic Interviewing in Cases of Suspected Child Abuse
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Reports and Publications
6/29/2020
Webinar: Best Practice Interviewing of Children in Sexual Abuse Cases
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Trainings
6/29/2020
Emerging Issues in Laboratory Analysis for the Differentiation between Marijuana and Hemp
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Trainings
6/20/2020
Approved ULTR for the Forensic Firearms/Toolmarks Discipline – Pattern Match​
Topic: Firearms · Type: Reports and Publications
6/19/2020
Approved ULTR for the Forensic Latent Print Discipline
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Reports and Publications
6/16/2020
State v. Gore, 846 S.E.2d 295 (2020)
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Cases
6/16/2020
State v. Cobb, 845 S.E.2d 870 (2020)
Topic: Experts · Type: Cases
6/16/2020
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-2005. Intellectual disability; death sentence prohibited
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Legislation
6/16/2020
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1001. No proceedings when defendant mentally incapacitated; exception
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Legislation
6/16/2020
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1002. Determination of incapacity to proceed; evidence; temporary commitment; temporary orders
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Legislation
6/16/2020
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-1321 Automatic civil commitment of defendants found not guilty by reason of insanity
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Legislation
6/16/2020
N.C. Gen. Stat. § 15A-959. Notice of defense of insanity; pretrial determination of insanity
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Legislation
6/15/2020
Childrens Allegations of Sexual Abuse in Criminal Trials: Assessing Defense Attacks on Credibility and Identifying Effective Prosecution Methods
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Reports and Publications
6/8/2020
Voluntary Intoxication, Diminished Capacity, and Automatism
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Trainings
6/8/2020
UNC School of Government Blog: Diminished Capacity
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Featured Articles
6/8/2020
North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 122C – Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Abuse Act of 1985
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Legislation
6/8/2020
American Psychiatric Association, Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM)
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Books
6/4/2020
North Carolina IDS Policy on Effective Use of Mental Health Experts in Potentially Capital Cases
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Reports and Publications
6/3/2020
Evidence on Fire: North Carolina Law Review Article on the Admissibility of Fire-Science Evidence in Criminal Cases
Topic: Arson · Type: Featured Articles
6/1/2020
Defendant-Appellant’s Brief: State v. Lance
Topic: Arson · Type: Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony, Motions and Briefs
5/28/2020
CSAFE 2020: Implementation and Practice
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
5/28/2020
CSAFE 2020: Statistics
Topic: Measurement Uncertainty · Type: Trainings
5/28/2020
CSAFE 2020: Digital Evidence
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Trainings
5/28/2020
CSAFE 2020: Latent Print Analysis
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Trainings
5/28/2020
CSAFE 2020: Handwriting Analysis
Topic: Handwriting Analysis · Type: Trainings
5/27/2020
CSAFE 2020: Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Topic: Blood and Bodily Fluids · Type: Trainings
5/27/2020
CSAFE 2020: Footwear Impression Analysis
Topic: Crime Scene Investigation · Type: Trainings
5/27/2020
NIJ Digital Evidence Policies and Procedures Manual
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Reports and Publications
5/27/2020
Emerging Issues in the Evolution of the Texas Forensic Science Commission and National Reform Webinar
Topic: Crime Labs · Type: Trainings
5/26/2020
CSAFE 2020: Firearms and Toolmark Analysis
Topic: Firearms · Type: Trainings
5/22/2020
State v. Sasek
Topic: Drug Recognition Experts, Experts · Type: Cases
5/19/2020
State v. Sasek, 844 S.E.2d 328 (2020)
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Cases
5/19/2020
People v. Bailey (2014)
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Cases
5/19/2020
Commonwealth v. Millien (2016)
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Cases
5/15/2020
Webinar: Head Trauma, Comprehension, and Intoxication
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Trainings
5/12/2020
The Sequel–Marijuana or Hemp: From Farm Bill to Forensic Analysis
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Trainings
5/11/2020
Emerging Issues in Forensic Fingerprint Examination Webinar
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Trainings
4/27/2020
State of NY v. Mansell and Ross (2020)
Topic: Firearms · Type: Cases
4/26/2020
U.S. v. Nolan (2020)
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Cases
4/23/2020
Emerging Issues in Forensic Fingerprint Examination
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Trainings
4/22/2020
Example Facebook Search Warrant and Non-Disclosure Order
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Discovery Motion, Motions and Briefs
4/22/2020
Example Subpoena Language for Call Detail Records
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Discovery Motion, Motions and Briefs
4/22/2020
Example Discovery Items Pertaining to Mobile Device, Computers, and Cloud Service Forensics
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Discovery Motion, Motions and Briefs
4/22/2020
In Glowing Colors: Seeing the Spread of Drug Particles in a Forensic Lab
Topic: Crime Labs, Drug Analysis · Type: Reports and Publications
4/22/2020
In Glowing Colors: Seeing the Spread of Drug Particles in a Forensic Lab
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Featured Articles
4/22/2020
Preparing Testimony about Cellebrite UFED in a Daubert or Frye Hearing
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Reports and Publications
4/19/2020
State of Georgia v. Sheila Denton – Order for New Trial
Topic: Bite Mark · Type: Cases
4/19/2020
Current Trends in Forensic Toxicology Online Symposium
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Trainings
4/15/2020
State v. Koiyan, 841 S.E.2d 351 (2020)
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Cases
4/4/2020
Cell Phone Forensics and Cell Phone Location Evidence Online CLEs
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Trainings
4/3/2020
Cellebrite Webinars
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Trainings
4/2/2020
Forensic Statistics for Lawyers
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
3/28/2020
NACDL Forensic Science in Criminal Law Webinar Series
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
3/13/2020
Hemp: A Forensic Perspective
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Trainings
3/4/2020
Working with Mental Health Experts: Psychological Testing in Criminal Cases Online CLE
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Trainings
3/2/2020
Webinar: Results of a black box study on the accuracy and reliability of palm print comparisons
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Trainings
2/28/2020
General Guidelines for Training, Certification, and Documentation of Canine Detection Disciplines
Topic: Detection Dogs · Type: Reports and Publications
2/19/2020
Forensic Handwriting Examination and Human Factors: Improving the Practice Through a Systems Approach
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Reports and Publications
2/18/2020
State v. Newsuan, 837 S.E.2d 728 (2020)(unpub)
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Cases
2/18/2020
State v. Mitchell, 840 S.E.2d 276 (2020)
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Cases
2/18/2020
Psychological Assessments in Legal Contexts: Are Courts Keeping “Junk Science” Out of the Courtroom?
Topic: Experts, Mental Health · Type: Featured Articles
2/4/2020
State v. Corbett & Martens, 839 S.E.2d 361 (2019)
Topic: Blood and Bodily Fluids · Type: Cases
2/3/2020
Cognitive Biases in the Peer Review of Bullet and Cartridge Case Comparison Casework: A Field Study
Topic: Firearms · Type: Featured Articles
1/29/2020
Forensic Epidemiology: Monitoring Fatal Drug Overdose Trends
Topic: Death Investigation, Toxicology · Type: Trainings
1/28/2020
NIST Tests Forensic Methods for Getting Data From Damaged Mobile Phones
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Featured Articles
1/28/2020
Obtaining Medical Records in DWI Cases
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Featured Articles
1/21/2020
Defending Death by Distribution Cases
Topic: Drug Analysis, Toxicology · Type: Featured Articles
1/7/2020
State v. Hewitt, 836 S.E.2d 786 (2019)(unpub)
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Cases
1/7/2020
Crime Lab Proficiency Testing and Quality Management Webinar
Topic: Crime Labs · Type: Trainings
1/1/2020
Mock Jurors’ Evaluation of Firearm Examiner Testimony
Topic: Firearms · Type: Featured Articles
12/19/2019
Breaking Through: Challenging Police Credibility, Misconduct, and Overreach CLE
Topic: Crime Scene Investigation, Digital Evidence · Type: Trainings
12/18/2019
Drug-Induced Homicide Defense Toolkit
Topic: Death Investigation, Drug Analysis, Toxicology · Type: Reports and Publications
12/12/2019
OSAC’s Friction Ridge Subcommittee Develops Friction Ridge Process Map
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Reports and Publications
12/6/2019
Taking Aim at Faulty Forensics: An NCDC Cross-Examination Workshop
Topic: Digital Evidence, Experts, Firearms · Type: Trainings
12/3/2019
State v. Phillips, 836 S.E.2d 866 (2019)
Topic: DNA · Type: Cases
12/3/2019
Marijuana or Hemp: From Farm Bill to Forensic Analysis
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Trainings
12/3/2019
State v. Phillips, __ N.C. App. __, __ S.E.2d __ (Dec. 3, 2019)
Topic: DNA · Type: Cases
11/21/2019
2020 Taking Aim at Faulty Forensics: An NCDC Cross-Examination Workshop
Topic: Digital Evidence, Experts, Firearms · Type: Trainings
11/20/2019
Communicating Conclusions in Bloodstain Pattern Analysis
Topic: Crime Scene Investigation · Type: Trainings
11/13/2019
Working with Experts in Trial Preparation CLE
Topic: Experts, Mental Health · Type: Trainings
11/12/2019
ANAB Directory of Accredited Organizations
Topic: Crime Labs · Type: Websites
11/6/2019
Eyewitness Evidence: Science, Law and Lessons
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Trainings
11/5/2019
An Update on Strengthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Decade of Development
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
10/30/2019
United States v. Gissantaner, 417 F. Supp. 3d 857 (W. D. Mich. 2019)
Topic: DNA · Type: Cases
10/23/2019
Are There Really Flaws in Cell Phone Location Evidence?
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Reports and Publications
10/13/2019
Neil Brewer & Amy Bradfield Douglass, Psychological Science and the Law
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Books
10/1/2019
Detection and Visibility of Bruises Using Alternate Light: From Science to Practice
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations, Forensic/Sexual Assault Exams · Type: Trainings
9/25/2019
Digital Hygiene for Defense Lawyers – A Digital Security Checklist
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Trainings
9/18/2019
Forensic Trial Litigation CLE at Duke Law
Topic: Crime Labs, Fingerprints, Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
9/17/2019
Sufficiency vs. Admissibility: Drug I.D. after State v. Osborne
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Cases
9/16/2019
Forensic Trial Litigation CLE at Duke Law
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Trainings
9/12/2019
2020 Forensic Science & the Law Seminar
Topic: Crime Labs, Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
9/9/2019
Feature-based analysis of bloodstain patterns
Topic: Blood and Bodily Fluids, Crime Scene Investigation · Type: Trainings
8/26/2019
Cell Tower Evidence & The Public Defender
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Trainings
8/20/2019
Latent Fingerprint Essentials Webinar
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Trainings
8/20/2019
Webinar: Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Essentials
Topic: Blood and Bodily Fluids, Crime Scene Investigation · Type: Trainings
8/8/2019
Medical Record Review and Trauma Evidence
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
8/8/2019
What Courts Need to Know about Bruises
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
7/31/2019
Understanding the impact of drug background levels in forensic laboratories
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Trainings
7/31/2019
DNA Evidence Essentials Webinar – Preparing for Expert Testimony with a Forensic DNA Analyst: New Technology
Topic: DNA · Type: Trainings
7/16/2019
Human DNA Standard — A Q&A With NIST’s Becky Steffen
Topic: DNA · Type: Websites
7/15/2019
Sample Motion Requesting Disclosure of SCL Analyst Certification Results
Topic: Crime Labs · Type: Analyst Certification Motions, Motions and Briefs
7/15/2019
Sample Motion to Preserve Evidence for Analyst Certifications
Topic: Crime Labs · Type: Analyst Certification Motions, Motion to Preserve Evidence, Motions and Briefs
7/15/2019
Motion to Release SCL Analyst Certification Information, Buncombe County, 06/12/12
Topic: Crime Labs · Type: Analyst Certification Motions, Buncombe County, Motions and Briefs
7/15/2019
Continuance Order, Buncombe County, 06/13/12
Topic: Crime Labs · Type: Analyst Certification Motions, Buncombe County, Motions and Briefs
7/15/2019
Court Order SCL Analyst Certification Information, Buncombe County, 07/13/12
Topic: Crime Labs · Type: Analyst Certification Motions, Buncombe County, Motions and Briefs
7/15/2019
Moore Memo to Defense Attorneys Regarding SBI Analyst Results, Buncombe County, 07/17/12
Topic: Crime Labs · Type: Analyst Certification Motions, Buncombe County, Motions and Briefs
7/15/2019
Moore Letter to Defense Attorneys, Buncombe County,08/02/12
Topic: Crime Labs · Type: Analyst Certification Motions, Buncombe County, Motions and Briefs
7/8/2019
Mental Health Expert Witnesses: A Primer for Attorneys
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Trainings
7/5/2019
Fingerprints and Miscarriages of Justice: ‘Other’ Types of Error and A Post-Conviction Right to Database Searching
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Featured Articles
6/26/2019
No Longer the Gold Standard: Probabilistic Genotyping is Changing the Nature of DNA Evidence in Criminal Trials
Topic: DNA, Foundations of Forensics · Type: Featured Articles, Reports and Publications
6/18/2019
Hemp 702 Motion Draft
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony
6/18/2019
Hemp Motion to Suppress Draft
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Motion to Suppress, Motions and Briefs
6/17/2019
Evidence Management Conference
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
6/17/2019
Cell Phone Location Evidence for Legal Professionals
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Trainings
6/11/2019
Putting Science in Forensic Science
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
6/4/2019
State v. Denton, COA18-742 (2019)
Topic: Crime Scene Investigation, Experts · Type: Cases
5/29/2019
Forensic Science Research Innovation to Implementation Symposium (RI2I)
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
5/20/2019
NACDL-Cardozo Law National Forensic College
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
5/16/2019
Growing the Forensic Nursing Specialty
Topic: Forensic/Sexual Assault Exams · Type: Trainings
5/16/2019
The SANE/Forensic Nurse Evaluation: What Does It All Mean?
Topic: Forensic/Sexual Assault Exams · Type: Trainings
5/14/2019
Is it Hemp? An Analytical Strategy To Make Sure It Is
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Trainings
5/13/2019
UNC School of Government Articles on Digital Evidence
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Websites
5/3/2019
Current Trends in Forensics & Forensic Toxicology
Topic: Drug Analysis, Toxicology · Type: Trainings
4/30/2019
Compelled Decryption Primer
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Featured Articles
4/26/2019
American Academy of Forensic Sciences, Journal of Forensic Sciences, Vol. 45-56 (2000-2011).
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Reports and Publications
4/26/2019
A Systematic Challenge to the Reliability and Admissibility of Firearms and Toolmark Identification
Topic: Firearms · Type: Featured Articles
4/26/2019
Scientific Working Group for the Analysis of Seized Drug
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Websites
4/26/2019
Drug Testing in a Drug Court Environment: Common Issues to Address
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Reports and Publications
4/26/2019
Forensic Toxicology Resources
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Websites
4/26/2019
NHTSA Training Manuals
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Reports and Publications
4/26/2019
National District Attorney Association Resources
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Reports and Publications
4/26/2019
Guide for Interpreting Toxicology Results
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Reports and Publications
4/26/2019
Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Websites
4/26/2019
American Board of Forensic Toxicology
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Websites
4/26/2019
Society of Forensic Toxicologists
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Websites
4/25/2019
Search the list of more than 30,000 police officers banned by 44 states.
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Websites
4/25/2019
Peterson MAR
Topic: Crime Scene Investigation · Type: Motion for Appropriate Relief, Motions and Briefs
4/25/2019
Rule 60(b) Motion for Relief
Topic: Blood and Bodily Fluids, Crime Scene Investigation · Type: Motion for Appropriate Relief, Motions and Briefs
4/25/2019
Greg Taylor lawsuit
Topic: Crime Scene Investigation, Foundations of Forensics · Type: Motions and Briefs
4/25/2019
Petition to N.C. Court of Appeals
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Motions and Briefs
4/25/2019
Motion for Post-Conviction Discovery Regarding the State Bureau of Investigation
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Discovery Motion, Motions and Briefs
4/25/2019
Goode Order
Topic: Blood and Bodily Fluids, Crime Scene Investigation · Type: Motion for Appropriate Relief, Motions and Briefs
4/25/2019
Order of Recusal
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Motions and Briefs
4/25/2019
Motion for Appropriate Relief
Topic: Crime Scene Investigation, Foundations of Forensics · Type: Motion for Appropriate Relief, Motions and Briefs
4/25/2019
Bean Motion, Lab Reports, and Transcript
Topic: DNA · Type: Motions and Briefs
4/25/2019
Dorman Order and Court of Appeals decision
Topic: Death Investigation, Foundations of Forensics · Type: Motion to Preserve Evidence, Motions and Briefs
4/25/2019
Order Allowing Testing and Inspection of Firearms Evidence and to Transport Evidence to Defense Expert
Topic: Firearms, Foundations of Forensics · Type: Motion for Independent Testing
4/25/2019
Motion for Independent Testing
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Motion for Independent Testing, Motions and Briefs
4/25/2019
Sample Motion and Order for Independent Testing
Topic: Foundations of Forensics, Toxicology · Type: Motion for Independent Testing, Motions and Briefs
4/25/2019
Notice of Objection
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Motions and Briefs
4/25/2019
Sample Motion and Order to Preserve Evidence
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Motion to Preserve Evidence, Motions and Briefs
4/25/2019
Ex Parte Motion and Order for Appointment of Private Investigator
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Funding for Expert, Motions and Briefs
4/25/2019
Ex Parte Motion and Order for Appointment of Expert (Forensic Neuropsychologist)
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Funding for Expert, Motions and Briefs
4/25/2019
Ex Parte Motion and Order for Appointment of Expert (Arson)
Topic: Arson, Foundations of Forensics · Type: Funding for Expert, Motions and Briefs
4/24/2019
Motion to Exclude Firearm Identification Testimony of Agents Tanner and Ware
Topic: Firearms · Type: Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony, Motions and Briefs
4/24/2019
Motion to Exclude Firearm Identification Testimony, Memorandum of Law, State’s Brief in Response to Defendant’s Motion, and Order
Topic: Firearms · Type: Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony, Motions and Briefs
4/24/2019
Motion to Suppress DNA Evidence
Topic: DNA · Type: Motion to Preserve Evidence, Motions and Briefs
4/24/2019
Motion to Prohibit State’s Expert from Rendering Opinion on Gun Shot Residue Testing
Topic: Firearms · Type: Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony, Motions and Briefs
4/24/2019
Motion to Exclude Testimony Regarding Field Sobriety Tests
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony, Motions and Briefs
4/24/2019
Order Excluding Paul Glover’s Testimony
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony, Motions and Briefs
4/24/2019
Third Motion for Production of Discovery Regarding DNA and Forensic Evidence and Motion to Prevent Consumptive DNA Testing
Topic: DNA, Foundations of Forensics · Type: Discovery Motion, Motion to Preserve Evidence, Motions and Briefs
4/24/2019
Defendant’s Motion to Compel Discovery
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Discovery Motion, Motions and Briefs
4/24/2019
Order Requiring Laboratories to Produce Records to Defendant
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Discovery Motion, Motions and Briefs
4/24/2019
Second Motion for Disclosure of SBI Testing Procedures and Data
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Discovery Motion, Motions and Briefs
4/24/2019
Order for Disclosure of SBI and NC Highway Patrol Testing Data
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Discovery Motion, Motions and Briefs
4/24/2019
Order of Law Enforcement Certification
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Discovery Motion, Motions and Briefs
4/24/2019
Motion to Compel Certification that all Discovery has been Provided
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Discovery Motion, Motions and Briefs
4/24/2019
Motion for Discovery Regarding the State Bureau of Investigation
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Discovery Motion, Motions and Briefs
4/24/2019
Order for Cell Phone Records
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Discovery Motion, Motions and Briefs
4/24/2019
Motion for Discovery of Laboratory/Scientific Evidence
Topic: Arson, Foundations of Forensics · Type: Discovery Motion, Motions and Briefs
4/24/2019
Motion for Drug Dog Discovery
Topic: Detection Dogs · Type: Discovery Motion, Motions and Briefs
4/24/2019
Motion for Discovery of Laboratory/Scientific Evidence
Topic: Drug Analysis, Toxicology · Type: Discovery Motion, Motions and Briefs
4/24/2019
Motion for Discovery of Laboratory/Scientific Evidence
Topic: DNA · Type: Discovery Motion, Motions and Briefs
4/24/2019
Firearms and Toolmarks Overview
Topic: Firearms · Type: Websites
4/24/2019
NIJ Firearm Examiner Training
Topic: Firearms · Type: Trainings
4/24/2019
Firearms Tutorials
Topic: Firearms · Type: Websites
4/24/2019
Association of Firearm and Tool Mark Examiners
Topic: Firearms · Type: Websites
4/24/2019
Firearms and Toolmarks Subcommittee
Topic: Firearms · Type: Websites
4/24/2019
Forensic Nurse Terminology
Topic: Forensic/Sexual Assault Exams · Type: Websites
4/24/2019
Medical Abbreviations and Definitions
Topic: Forensic/Sexual Assault Exams · Type: Websites
4/24/2019
North Carolina Board of Nursing Practice Homepage
Topic: Forensic/Sexual Assault Exams · Type: Websites
4/24/2019
International Association of Forensic Nurses
Topic: Forensic/Sexual Assault Exams · Type: Websites
4/24/2019
Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner – Technical Assistance
Topic: Forensic/Sexual Assault Exams · Type: Websites
4/24/2019
Multidisciplinary Sexual Assault Glossary
Topic: Forensic/Sexual Assault Exams · Type: Websites
4/24/2019
SBI Sexual Assault Evidence Collection Kit
Topic: Forensic/Sexual Assault Exams · Type: Websites
4/24/2019
Cook County Motion to Exclude Fingerprint Identification
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony, Motions and Briefs
4/24/2019
State v. Rudolph
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony, Motions and Briefs
4/24/2019
State v. Zajac
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony, Motions and Briefs
4/24/2019
State v. Irick, 291 N.C. 480, 491-492 (1977)
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Cases
4/24/2019
Onin’s Fingerprint Forum
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Websites
4/24/2019
Fingerprint Analysis Basics
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Websites
4/24/2019
Fingerprint evidence collection techniques
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Websites
4/23/2019
International Association of Identification
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Websites
4/23/2019
Friction Ridge Subcommittee
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Websites
4/23/2019
State v. Rogers, 355 N.C. 420, 432 (2002)
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Cases
4/23/2019
Brief Bank
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Motions and Briefs
4/22/2019
Technical Working Group for Eyewitness Evidence
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Reports and Publications
4/22/2019
Innocence Project: Eyewitness Misidentification
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Websites
4/22/2019
State v. Cotton
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Cases
4/22/2019
Procedures for Challenging Eyewitness Identification Evidence
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Reports and Publications
4/22/2019
Reevaluating Lineups: Why Witnesses Make Mistakes
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Reports and Publications
4/22/2019
An Overview of the DRE Program, Officer, and Procedures
Topic: Drug Recognition Experts · Type: Websites
4/22/2019
Washington State Patrol Forensic Laboratory Services
Topic: Drug Recognition Experts · Type: Websites
4/17/2019
Crime Lab and Forensic Scandals
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Websites
4/17/2019
Center for Integrity in Forensic Sciences
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Websites
4/17/2019
National Registry of Exonerations
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Websites
4/17/2019
NC General Statutes
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Legislation
4/17/2019
Forensic Services Unit
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Websites
4/17/2019
Florida Forensic Science
Topic: Digital Evidence, Drug Analysis, Fingerprints, Foundations of Forensics, Toxicology · Type: Websites
4/17/2019
National Clearinghouse for Science, Technology & the Law
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Websites
4/17/2019
Scientific Web Resources for Judges
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Websites
4/17/2019
Sample Cross-Examination Transcripts
Topic: Death Investigation, DNA, Fingerprints, Firearms · Type: Websites
4/17/2019
NIJ Funded Software Tools, Apps and Databases
Topic: Arson, Death Investigation, Digital Evidence, DNA · Type: Websites
4/17/2019
A Simplified Guide to Forensic Science
Topic: Arson, Crime Scene Investigation, Digital Evidence, DNA, Drug Analysis, Fingerprints, Firearms, Foundations of Forensics, Toxicology · Type: Websites
4/17/2019
Forensic Bioinformatics
Topic: DNA · Type: Websites
4/17/2019
Short Tandem Repeat DNA Internet DataBase
Topic: DNA · Type: Websites
4/17/2019
Digital Evidence Insider
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Websites
4/17/2019
NACDL’s Fourth Amendment Center
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Websites
4/17/2019
Electronic Frontier Foundation
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Websites
4/17/2019
Social Media Law Enforcement Guides
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Reports and Publications
4/17/2019
FoneFinder
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Websites
4/17/2019
Retention Periods of Major Cellular Service Providers
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Reports and Publications, Websites
4/17/2019
Database of internet service and other online content providers
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Websites
4/17/2019
Digital Evidence Subpoena Guide
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Reports and Publications
4/17/2019
Guide to Child Pornography Cases
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Reports and Publications
4/17/2019
Getting Facebook into Evidence
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Reports and Publications
4/17/2019
Digital Evidence Subcommittee
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Websites
4/17/2019
Scientific Working Group on Digital Evidence
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Websites
4/16/2019
DNA Audit Summary
Topic: DNA · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2019
Discovery checklist
Topic: DNA · Type: Discovery Motion, Motions and Briefs
4/16/2019
BBC Knowledge Explainer DNA
Topic: DNA · Type: Trainings
4/16/2019
DNA Mixture Lessons
Topic: DNA · Type: Trainings
4/16/2019
Scientific Working Group on DNA Analysis Methods (SWGDAM)
Topic: DNA · Type: Websites
4/16/2019
Motion for Drug Dog Discovery
Topic: Detection Dogs · Type: Discovery Motion, Motions and Briefs
4/16/2019
Canine Detection Evidence
Topic: Detection Dogs · Type: Websites
4/16/2019
Drug Detection Dogs: Is this Reliable Evidence?
Topic: Detection Dogs · Type: Trainings
4/16/2019
Detector Dog Research
Topic: Detection Dogs · Type: Websites
4/16/2019
United States Police Canine Association
Topic: Detection Dogs · Type: Websites
4/16/2019
USDA National Detector Dog Manual
Topic: Detection Dogs · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2019
Scientific Working Group on Dog and Orthogonal Detector Guidelines
Topic: Detection Dogs · Type: Websites
4/16/2019
Dogs and Sensors Subcommittee
Topic: Detection Dogs · Type: Websites
4/16/2019
Anatomy of the Human Body
Topic: Death Investigation · Type: Websites
4/16/2019
The Scientific and Legal Implications of Virtual Autopsies
Topic: Death Investigation · Type: Trainings
4/16/2019
N.C. OCME Administrative Codes, Rules and Statues
Topic: Death Investigation · Type: Legislation
4/16/2019
N.C. Office of the Chief Medical Examiner
Topic: Death Investigation · Type: Websites
4/16/2019
Medicolegal Death Investigation Subcommittee
Topic: Death Investigation · Type: Websites
4/16/2019
Crime scene forensics: How does it work?
Topic: Crime Scene Investigation · Type: Websites
4/16/2019
Overcoming Defense Expert Testimony in Abusive Head Trauma Cases
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2019
NC Child Medical Evaluation Program
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Websites
4/16/2019
Portable Guides to Investigating Child Abuse
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2019
Sudden Unexplained Infant Death Investigation
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2019
Additional bite mark articles
Topic: Bite Mark · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2019
Cases Where DNA Revealed that Bite Mark Analysis Led to Wrongful Arrests and Convictions
Topic: Bite Mark · Type: Cases, Reports and Publications
4/16/2019
Forensic Ontology – Bitemark Evidence
Topic: Bite Mark · Type: Websites
4/16/2019
Innocence Project’s amicus brief
Topic: Bite Mark · Type: Motion to Exclude Expert Testimony, Motions and Briefs
4/16/2019
American Board of Forensic Odontology (ABFO) Reference Manual
Topic: Bite Mark · Type: Reports and Publications
4/15/2019
Pillbox
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Websites
4/15/2019
PubChem
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Websites
4/15/2019
Drug Identification Tool
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Websites
4/15/2019
Weighing Marijuana Reference
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Cases
4/15/2019
Measuring the Impact of Cognitive Bias in Fire Investigation
Topic: Arson · Type: Reports and Publications
4/15/2019
Habeas Relief From Bad Science: Does Federal Habeas Corpus Provide Relief for Prisoners Possibly Convicted on Misunderstood Fire Science?
Topic: Arson · Type: Reports and Publications
4/15/2019
Trial by Fire: Did Texas execute an innocent man?
Topic: Arson · Type: Reports and Publications
4/15/2019
Spark of Truth: Can Science Bring Justice to Arson Trials?
Topic: Arson · Type: Featured Articles
4/15/2019
InterFire.org
Topic: Arson · Type: Trainings
4/15/2019
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Topic: Arson · Type: Websites
4/15/2019
NC International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc.
Topic: Arson · Type: Websites
4/15/2019
International Association of Arson Investigators, Inc.
Topic: Arson · Type: Websites
4/15/2019
Ignitable Liquids Reference Collection Database
Topic: Arson · Type: Websites
4/15/2019
Forensic Fire Scene Examination – What it Tells Us, and What it Doesn’t
Topic: Arson · Type: Reports and Publications
4/15/2019
USFA Fire Burn Pattern Tests
Topic: Arson · Type: Reports and Publications
4/15/2019
Death by Fire
Topic: Arson · Type: Websites
4/15/2019
Scientific Protocols for Fire Investigation
Topic: Arson · Type: Reports and Publications
4/15/2019
Thermal Properties Database
Topic: Arson · Type: Reports and Publications
4/15/2019
Spontaneous Ignition in Fire Investigation
Topic: Arson · Type: Reports and Publications
4/15/2019
Reducing Uncertainty of Quantifying the Burning Rate of Upholstered Furniture
Topic: Arson · Type: Reports and Publications
4/15/2019
NFPA 921: Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations, 2017 ed.
Topic: Arson · Type: Reports and Publications
4/15/2019
Fire and Arson Scene Evidence: A Guide for Public Safety Personnel
Topic: Arson · Type: Reports and Publications
4/15/2019
A Guide for Investigating Fire and Arson
Topic: Arson · Type: Reports and Publications
4/15/2019
Fire and Explosion Investigation Subcommittee
Topic: Arson · Type: Websites
4/15/2019
National Academy of Sciences Report
Topic: Arson · Type: Reports and Publications
4/15/2019
Forensic Science Assessments: A Quality and Gap Analysis – Fire Investigation
Topic: Arson · Type: Reports and Publications
4/12/2019
United States v. Hebshie
Topic: Arson · Type: Cases
4/12/2019
The Arson Research Project
Topic: Arson · Type: Websites
4/12/2019
Forensic Investigation Techniques for Inspecting Electrical Conductors Involved in Fire
Topic: Arson · Type: Reports and Publications
4/8/2019
Certainty and Uncertainty in Reporting Fingerprint Evidence
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Featured Articles
4/4/2019
DNA Mixtures: A Forensic Science Explainer
Topic: DNA · Type: Reports and Publications
2/4/2019
Feigned Consensus: Usurping the Law in Shaken Baby Syndrome/Abusive Head Trauma Prosecutions
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Featured Articles
12/16/2018
American Bar Association Standards on DNA Evidence (2018)
Topic: DNA · Type: Reports and Publications
10/30/2018
New Approaches to Digital Evidence Acquisition and Analysis
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Featured Articles
9/6/2018
Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS): In Scientific Evidence, Even ‘Gold Standard’ Techniques Have Limitations
Topic: Arson, Drug Analysis, Toxicology · Type: Featured Articles
2/1/2018
DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing (SFST): Participant Manual
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Books
2/1/2018
Randy Papetti, The Forensic Unreliability of The Shaken Baby Syndrome
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Books
1/1/2018
NC DHHS Drug Evaluation & Classification Program
Topic: Drug Recognition Experts · Type: Reports and Publications
11/7/2017
State v. McPhaul, 256 N.C. App. 303 (2017)
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Cases
11/1/2017
Forensic DNA Analysis: A Primer for Courts
Topic: DNA · Type: Reports and Publications
10/4/2017
North Carolina Juvenile Defender Manual: Chapter 7, Capacity to Proceed
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Reports and Publications
9/15/2017
Forensic Science Assessments: A Quality and Gap Analysis – Latent Fingerprint Examination
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Reports and Publications
7/4/2017
Marijuana-Impaired Driving A Report to Congress
Topic: Drug Recognition Experts, Toxicology · Type: Reports and Publications
6/29/2017
Machine Testimony
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Featured Articles
4/16/2017
Making Sense of Forensic Genetics
Topic: DNA · Type: Reports and Publications
3/1/2017
The Relationship Between Eyewitness Confidence and Identification Accuracy: A New Synthesis
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Reports and Publications
1/1/2017
David L. Faigman et al., Modern Scientific Evidence: The Law and Science of Expert Testimony
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Books
12/22/2016
Expert Testimony about Eyewitness Identification
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Websites
12/15/2016
NIST Research Enables Enhanced DNA “Fingerprints”
Topic: DNA · Type: Reports and Publications
11/26/2016
Forensic bitemark identification: weak foundations, exaggerated claims
Topic: Bite Mark · Type: Featured Articles
11/1/2016
Gunshot residue contamination of the hands of police offices following start-of-shift handling of their firearm
Topic: Firearms, Trace Evidence · Type: Featured Articles
9/1/2016
PCAST Report
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Reports and Publications
9/1/2016
PCAST Report
Topic: Bite Mark · Type: Reports and Publications
9/1/2016
Forensic Science in Criminal Courts: Ensuring Scientific Validity of Feature-Comparison Methods
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Reports and Publications
8/18/2016
Urine Drug Screening: Minimizing False-Positives and False-Negatives to Optimize Patient Care
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Featured Articles
7/7/2016
NIST 3D Ballistics Research Database
Topic: Firearms · Type: Websites
4/30/2016
Evolutions in DNA Forensics
Topic: DNA · Type: Websites
4/1/2016
National Protocol for Sexual Abuse Medical Forensic Examinations – Pediatric
Topic: Forensic/Sexual Assault Exams · Type: Reports and Publications
1/1/2016
PCAST Report
Topic: Firearms · Type: Reports and Publications
1/1/2016
Traumatic shaking: The role of the triad in medical investigations of suspected traumatic shaking
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Reports and Publications
7/12/2015
Weak DNA evidence could undermine justice, experts say
Topic: DNA · Type: Reports and Publications
7/7/2015
What’s In a (Trade) Name?
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Cases
4/3/2015
The Fourth Amendment in the Digital Age
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Trainings
2/1/2015
Forensic DNA Mixups
Topic: DNA · Type: Trainings
2/1/2015
The path forward on bite mark matching – and the rearview mirror
Topic: Bite Mark · Type: Reports and Publications
1/15/2015
Field Documentation of Unusual Post-Mortem Arthropod Activity on Human Remains
Topic: Death Investigation · Type: Reports and Publications
1/1/2015
Jeffrey B. Welty, Digital Evidence
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Books
1/1/2015
Erin E. Murphy, Inside the Cell: The Dark Side of Forensic DNA
Topic: DNA · Type: Books
1/1/2015
James C. Garriott, Ed., Garriott’s Medicolegal Aspects of Alcohol (4th, 5th, and 6th ed)
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Books
1/1/2015
NIJ Fingerprint Sourcebook
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Reports and Publications
1/1/2015
John M. Butler, Advanced Topics in Forensic DNA Typing: Interpretation
Topic: DNA · Type: Books
10/1/2014
Identifying the Culprit Assessing Eyewitness Identification (2014)
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Reports and Publications
6/29/2014
False-positive interferences of common urine drug screen immunoassays: a review
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Featured Articles
5/1/2014
Guidelines on Mobile Device Forensics
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2014
Post Mortem: Death Investigation in America
Topic: Death Investigation · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2014
State v. Bailey
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Cases
4/16/2014
Recognizing When a Child’s Injury or Illness Is Caused by Abuse
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Reports and Publications
1/1/2014
Deborah Tuerkheimer, Flawed Convictions: “Shaken Baby Syndrome” and the Inertia of Injustice
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Books
1/1/2014
Stephen M. Stahl, Stahl’s Essential Psychopharmacology: Prescriber’s Guide (5th ed.)
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Books
1/1/2014
Marilyn T. Miller, Crime Scene Investigation Laboratory Manual
Topic: Crime Scene Investigation · Type: Books
1/1/2014
Automatic comparison and evaluation of impressions left by a firearm on fired cartridge cases
Topic: Firearms · Type: Featured Articles
1/1/2014
Cynthia Kuhn, Ph.D., et al. Buzzed: The Straight Facts About the Most Used and Abused Drugs from Alcohol to Ecstasy (4th ed)
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Books
1/1/2014
DOJ Memorandum – Eyewitness Identification: Procedures for Conducting Photo Arrays
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Reports and Publications
1/1/2014
Therapeutic and toxic blood concentrations of nearly 1,000 drugs and other xenobiotics
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Reports and Publications
7/15/2013
Session Law 2013-338
Topic: Crime Labs, Foundations of Forensics · Type: Legislation
6/4/2013
Supreme Court Upholds Taking DNA Upon Arrest
Topic: DNA · Type: Cases, Websites
6/4/2013
North Carolina Defender Manual: Chapter 2, Capacity to Proceed
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Reports and Publications
6/1/2013
The Limitations and Admissibility of Using Historical Cellular Site Data to Track the Location of a Cellular Phone
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Reports and Publications
5/6/2013
May 6, 2013 DOJ Letter
Topic: Firearms · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2013
Timeline of DNA Analysis in North Carolina
Topic: DNA · Type: Featured Articles
4/16/2013
The Handbook of Forensic Services (revised 2013)
Topic: Crime Scene Investigation, Death Investigation · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2013
Crime Scene Investigation: A Guide for Law Enforcement (2013)
Topic: Crime Scene Investigation · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2013
The Biological Evidence Preservation Handbook: Best Practices for Evidence Handlers
Topic: Crime Scene Investigation · Type: Reports and Publications
4/1/2013
National Protocol for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examinations
Topic: Forensic/Sexual Assault Exams · Type: Reports and Publications
2/20/2013
Supreme Court: Alert by a Trained or Certified Drug Dog Normally Provides Probable Cause
Topic: Detection Dogs · Type: Cases, Websites
1/1/2013
Stephen J. Morse and Adina L. Roskies, Eds., A Primer on Criminal Law and Neuroscience
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Books
12/10/2012
Experts in Child Sex Cases: Reversible Error in a Recent Case
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Websites
12/1/2012
Hypothesis Testing of the Critical Underlying Premise of Discernible Uniqueness in Firearms-Toolmarks Forensic Practice
Topic: Firearms · Type: Featured Articles
12/1/2012
Forensic DNA Statistics: Still Controversial In Some Cases
Topic: DNA · Type: Reports and Publications
11/29/2012
State v. Lawson, 352 Ore. 724 (2012)
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Cases
11/23/2012
Lana Canen case
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Cases
11/1/2012
George Allen case
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Cases
10/12/2012
Expert Testimony: “The Child Was Sexually Abused”
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Websites
10/10/2012
Examining Shaken Baby Syndrome Convictions in Light of New Medical Scientific Research
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Reports and Publications
10/9/2012
Dog Sniffs of People and the Fourth Amendment
Topic: Detection Dogs · Type: Websites
10/1/2012
A placebo-controlled study to assess Standardized Field Sobriety Tests performance during alcohol and cannabis intoxication in heavy cannabis users and accuracy of point of collection testing devices for detecting THC in oral fluid
Topic: Drug Recognition Experts · Type: Reports and Publications
7/2/2012
Session Law 2011-307
Topic: Crime Labs, Foundations of Forensics · Type: Legislation
6/1/2012
Analysis of experiments in forensic firearms/toolmarks practice offered as support for low rates of practice error and claims of inferential certainty
Topic: Firearms · Type: Featured Articles
5/25/2012
Digital Forensics for Attorneys
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Trainings
5/4/2012
“Selected Mental Health Issues in Criminal Cases” Provides a Guide on Capacity to Proceed
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Reports and Publications
4/30/2012
Shaken Baby Syndrome, Abusive Head Trauma, and Actual Innocence: Getting It Right
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Reports and Publications
4/17/2012
Failed Evidence: Why Law Enforcement Resists Science
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Books
4/16/2012
DNA for the Defense Bar
Topic: DNA · Type: Reports and Publications
4/4/2012
Report from the Incapacity to Proceed Committee of the North Carolina General Assembly
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Reports and Publications
3/5/2012
State of Maryland v. Charles David Brightful, et al, No. K-10-04-259, Circuit Court for Carroll County, MD March 5, 2012
Topic: Drug Recognition Experts · Type: Cases
1/9/2012
Presumptive and Confirmatory Tests – Virtual CLE
Topic: Blood and Bodily Fluids, Foundations of Forensics · Type: Trainings
1/1/2012
D.P. Lyle, MD, ABA Fundamentals: Forensic Science
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Books
1/1/2012
Paul C. Giannelli et al., Scientific Evidence (5th ed.)
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Books
1/1/2012
Larry E. Daniel & Lars E. Daniel, Digital Forensics for Legal Professionals: Understanding Digital Evidence From the Warrant to the Courtroom
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Books
1/1/2012
Predicting and Preventing Wrongful Convictions
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Reports and Publications
11/15/2011
State v. Dail (unpublished)
Topic: Detection Dogs · Type: Cases
9/20/2011
State v. Trogdon
Topic: Bite Mark · Type: Cases
9/10/2011
Forensic Science: Why No Research?
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Reports and Publications
8/4/2011
Ombudsman’s Report
Topic: Crime Labs, Foundations of Forensics · Type: Reports and Publications
6/29/2011
Rethinking Shaken Baby Syndrome
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Reports and Publications
6/28/2011
Greg Taylor Lawsuit
Topic: Blood and Bodily Fluids, Crime Labs · Type: Motions and Briefs
6/8/2011
UNC School of Government Blog: Voluntary Intoxication
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Featured Articles
6/8/2011
Voluntary Intoxication, Mental Capacity, and Defensive Force: Eight Principles on Instructing the Jury
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Reports and Publications
6/8/2011
North Carolina Civil Commitment Manual: Chapter 7, Automatic Commitment–Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Reports and Publications
6/4/2011
North Carolina Civil Commitment Manual: Chapter 8, Commitment of Defendants Found Incapable of Proceeding
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Reports and Publications
6/1/2011
Review of the FBI’s Progress Responding to the Recommendations from the Mayfield Case
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Reports and Publications
5/6/2011
People v. Jabrocki
Topic: Measurement Uncertainty · Type: Cases
5/4/2011
City of Kent v. McDaniel
Topic: Measurement Uncertainty · Type: Motions and Briefs
4/16/2011
Handler beliefs affect scent detection dog outcomes
Topic: Detection Dogs · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2011
Death Investigation: A Guide for the Scene Investigator (2011)
Topic: Death Investigation · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2011
Serology Evidence (Blood, Saliva, Semen, etc.) (2011)
Topic: Blood and Bodily Fluids, Crime Scene Investigation · Type: Trainings
4/16/2011
Crime Scene Forensic Evidence Collection Guidelines For Defense Attorneys
Topic: Crime Scene Investigation · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2011
Death Investigation: A Guide for the Scene Investigator (2011)
Topic: Crime Scene Investigation · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2011
The Child Cases
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2011
Science-Dependent Prosecution and the Problem of Epistemic Contingency: A Study of Shaken Baby Syndrome
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2011
Aleman v. Village of Hanover Park
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Cases
3/31/2011
Forensic Sciences Act
Topic: Crime Labs, Foundations of Forensics · Type: Legislation
3/15/2011
State v. Boozer, 210 N.C. App. 371 (2011)
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Cases
3/10/2011
BBC Radio investigative program
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Featured Articles
2/2/2011
Shaken-Baby Syndrome Faces New Questions in Court
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Reports and Publications
1/1/2011
Willie Grimes case
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Cases
1/1/2011
David L. Faigman et al., Modern Scientific Evidence: The Law and Science of Expert Testimony, Vol. 1: Statistics & Research Methods
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Books
1/1/2011
The Need for a Research Culture in the Forensic Sciences
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Reports and Publications
1/1/2011
Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence, Third Edition
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Reports and Publications
12/1/2010
Knife and Saw Toolmark Analysis in Bone: A Manual Designed for the Examination of Criminal Mutilation and Dismemberment
Topic: Firearms · Type: Featured Articles
10/26/2010
Showups Aren’t Lineups
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Websites
9/21/2010
State v. Fausto
Topic: Measurement Uncertainty · Type: Motions and Briefs
8/11/2010
Fallible DNA evidence can mean prison or freedom
Topic: DNA · Type: Reports and Publications
6/17/2010
State v. Ward 364 N.C. 133 (2010)
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Cases
6/9/2010
Expert Testimony Regarding Impairment
Topic: Drug Recognition Experts · Type: Featured Articles
4/16/2010
Shooting-Incident Reconstruction Within a Room
Topic: Crime Scene Investigation · Type: Reports and Publications
3/23/2010
State v. Weimer
Topic: Measurement Uncertainty · Type: Motions and Briefs
3/1/2010
An Independent Review of the SBI Forensic Laboratory
Topic: Crime Labs, Foundations of Forensics · Type: Reports and Publications
1/1/2010
Richard Saferstein, Ed., Forensic Science Handbook: Volume I, II, III
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Books
1/1/2010
Sworls and Whorls: Litigating Post-Conviction Claims of Fingerprint Misidentification after the NAS Report
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Featured Articles
1/1/2010
Edward F. Fitzgerald, Intoxication Test Evidence, Vol. 1-3 (2d ed.)
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Books
1/1/2010
John M. Butler, Fundamentals of Forensic DNA Typing
Topic: DNA · Type: Books
1/1/2010
Forensic Trace DNA: A Review
Topic: DNA · Type: Reports and Publications
1/1/2010
State v. Rawls, 700 S.E.2d 112 (2010)
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Cases
12/1/2009
Do Delta9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Concentrations Indicate Recent Use in Chronic Cannabis Users?
Topic: Drug Recognition Experts · Type: Reports and Publications
5/1/2009
Invalid Forensic Science Testimony and Wrongful Convictions
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Reports and Publications
4/17/2009
National Academy of Sciences Report
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2009
National Academy of Sciences Report
Topic: DNA · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2009
National Academy of Sciences Report
Topic: Death Investigation · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2009
National Academy of Sciences Report
Topic: Bite Mark · Type: Reports and Publications
2/1/2009
Strenthening Forensic Science in the United States: A Path Forward
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Reports and Publications
1/1/2009
James Shellow, Cross-Examination of the Analyst in Drug Prosecutions
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Books
1/1/2009
Ross M. Gardner & Tom Bevel, Practical Crime Scene Analysis and Reconstruction
Topic: Crime Scene Investigation · Type: Books
1/1/2009
National Academy of Sciences Report
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Reports and Publications
1/1/2009
George L. Bianchi et al., Understanding DUI Scientific Evidence (2d ed.)
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Books
1/1/2009
Suggestive Eyewitness Identification Procedures and the Supreme Court’s Reliability Test in Light of Eyewitness Science: 30 Years Later
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Featured Articles
1/1/2009
Burton v. Kentucky, 300 S.W.3d 126 (Ky. 2009)
Topic: Drug Recognition Experts · Type: Cases
1/1/2009
National Academy of Sciences Report
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Reports and Publications
1/1/2009
National Academy of Sciences Report
Topic: Firearms · Type: Reports and Publications
8/1/2008
The Controversy Concerning Gunshot Residues Examinations
Topic: Firearms, Trace Evidence · Type: Featured Articles
6/4/2008
A Presentation on Capacity to Proceed: How to Get Your Client Evaluated
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Trainings
5/8/2008
The Defenses of Voluntary Intoxication, Diminished Capacity, and Unconsciousness
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Cases
4/15/2008
False Positives Equal False Justice
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Cases
3/1/2008
Eyewitness Identification Reform Act (EIRA)
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Legislation
1/1/2008
National Fire Protection Association 921: Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations
Topic: Arson · Type: Books
1/1/2008
David L. Faigman et al., Modern Scientific Evidence: Forensics (Student ed.)
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Books
1/1/2008
Tom Bevel & Ross M. Gardner, Bloodstain Pattern Analysis With an Introduction to Crime Scene Reconstruction (3d ed.)
Topic: Crime Scene Investigation · Type: Books
1/1/2008
Brian J. Heard, Firearms and Ballistics: Examining and Interpreting Forensic Evidence (2d ed)
Topic: Firearms · Type: Books
1/1/2008
The Potential for Error in Forensic DNA Testing (and How That Complicates the Use of DNA Databases for Criminal Identification
Topic: DNA · Type: Reports and Publications
1/1/2008
Ballistic Imaging
Topic: Firearms · Type: Reports and Publications
1/1/2008
Computer Forensics for Dummies
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Books
12/1/2007
Daubert Challenges to Firearms (“Ballistics”) Identifications
Topic: Firearms · Type: Featured Articles
12/1/2007
Bloodstain Pattern Analysis Video Collection
Topic: Blood and Bodily Fluids, Crime Scene Investigation · Type: Websites
6/8/2007
Mental Illness and the Death Penalty in North Carolina
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2007
Drug Dogs – Reliability Issues and Case Law – How Good is that Doggie’s Nose?
Topic: Detection Dogs · Type: Trainings
1/17/2007
Digital Evidence in the Courtroom: A Guide For Law Enforcement and Prosecutors
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Reports and Publications
5/26/2006
FBI Lab Scraps Gunfire Residue
Topic: Firearms · Type: Featured Articles
4/16/2006
Detector Dogs and Probable Cause
Topic: Detection Dogs · Type: Reports and Publications
3/1/2006
Inspector General’s Report on the FBI Mayfield Error
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Reports and Publications
1/1/2006
David R. Teddy, DWI Trial Notebook (2d ed.)
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Books
1/1/2006
Werner U. Spitz, Ed., Spitz and Fisher’s Medicolegal Investigation of Death: Guidelines for the Application of Pathology to Crime Investigation (4th ed.)
Topic: Death Investigation · Type: Books
1/1/2006
Lucien C. Haag, Shooting Incident Reconstruction
Topic: Crime Scene Investigation, Firearms · Type: Books
1/1/2006
Edward E. Hueske, Practical Analysis and Reconstruction of Shooting Incidents
Topic: Firearms · Type: Books
1/1/2006
William C. Head, The DUI Book: A Citizen’s Handbook on Fighting a Drunk Driving Case
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Books
1/1/2006
National Training Standards for Sexual Assault Medical Forensic Examiners
Topic: Forensic/Sexual Assault Exams · Type: Reports and Publications
6/8/2005
Determine Whether Your Client Has A Cognitive Disability: A Checklist
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Reports and Publications
6/3/2005
Summary of the FBI Laboratory’s Gunshot Residue Symposium, May 31-June 3, 2005
Topic: Firearms, Trace Evidence · Type: Featured Articles
1/1/2005
More than Zero: Accounting for Error in Latent Fingerprint Identification
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Featured Articles
1/1/2005
John M. Butler, Forensic DNA Typing: Biology, Technology, and Genetics of STR Markers (2d ed.)
Topic: DNA · Type: Books
5/1/2004
Brandon Mayfield Case
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Cases
4/17/2004
Forensic Examination of Digital Evidence: A Guide for Law Enforcement
Topic: Digital Evidence · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2004
Crime Scene Investigation: A Reference for Law Enforcement Training (2004)
Topic: Crime Scene Investigation · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2004
A biomechanical analysis of the causes of traumatic brain injury in infants and children
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2004
The cutaneous manifestations and common mimickers of physical child abuse
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Reports and Publications
4/1/2004
NHTSA Drug and Human Performance Fact Sheets
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Reports and Publications
1/1/2004
Jan Semenoff, Intoxilyzer Breath Alcohol Testing: Professional Edition
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Books
1/1/2004
Priorities and Strategies for Improving the Investigation, Use of Toxicology Results, and Prosecution of Drug-Impaired Driving Cases
Topic: Drug Recognition Experts · Type: Reports and Publications
1/1/2004
Forensic Crime Labs: Scrutinizing Results, Audits and Accreditation
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2003
Medical Examiners’ and Coroners’ Handbook on Death Registration and Fetal Death Reporting
Topic: Death Investigation · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2003
Accidental Scald Burns in Sinks
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Reports and Publications
1/1/2003
Barry A.J. Fisher, Techniques of Crime Scene Investigation (6th ed.)
Topic: Crime Scene Investigation · Type: Books
1/1/2003
Donnell R. Christian, Forensic Investigation of Clandestine Laboratories
Topic: Drug Analysis · Type: Books
1/1/2003
Communicating Statistical DNA Evidence
Topic: DNA · Type: Reports and Publications
12/1/2002
Sexually Transmitted Diseases and Child Sexual Abuse
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2002
A Guide for Manner of Death Classification (2002)
Topic: Death Investigation · Type: Reports and Publications
1/1/2002
State v. Lee, 154 N.C. App. 410, 417 (2002)
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Cases
10/10/2001
Strategic Plan for Improving the Medical Examiner System
Topic: Crime Labs, Death Investigation · Type: Reports and Publications
10/10/2001
Strategic Plan for Improving the Medical Examiner System
Topic: Death Investigation · Type: Reports and Publications
7/16/2001
Digital Rectification and Resizing Correction of Photographic Bite Mark Evidence
Topic: Bite Mark · Type: Reports and Publications
6/1/2001
Burn Injuries in Child Abuse
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2001
Fatal pediatric head injuries caused by short-distance falls
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Reports and Publications
1/1/2001
Application of Low Copy Number DNA Profiling
Topic: DNA · Type: Reports and Publications
1/1/2001
Winek’s Drug & Chemical Blood-Level Data
Topic: Toxicology · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2000
A Fly for the Prosecution – How Insect Evidence Helps Solve Crimes
Topic: Death Investigation · Type: Reports and Publications
4/16/2000
Evaluating Physical Abuse in Children
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations · Type: Reports and Publications
10/1/1999
Eyewitness Evidence A Guide for Law Enforcement
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Reports and Publications
2/1/1999
Forensic Sciences: Review of Status and Needs
Topic: Foundations of Forensics · Type: Websites
1/1/1999
Shirley McKie case
Topic: Fingerprints · Type: Cases
1/1/1999
Vincent J.M. DiMaio, Gunshot Wounds: Practical Aspects of Firearms, Ballistics, and Forensic Techniques (2d ed.)
Topic: Death Investigation, Firearms · Type: Books
1/1/1998
Eyewitness Identification Procedures: Recommendations for Lineups and Photospreads
Topic: Eyewitness ID · Type: Featured Articles
1/1/1996
Terry Mills, III et al., Instrumental Data for Drug Analysis, Vol. 6 and 7
Topic: Drug Analysis, Toxicology · Type: Books
1/1/1994
William W. Shockley & Harold C. Pillsbury III, The Neck: Diagnosis and Surgery
Topic: Child Abuse Allegations, Death Investigation · Type: Books
6/8/1993
The Voluntary Intoxication Defense
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Reports and Publications
9/1/1992
The Diminished Capacity Defense
Topic: Mental Health · Type: Reports and Publications
1/1/1981
Criminal Law – Expert Testimony on Bite Marks
Topic: Bite Mark · Type: Cases, Reports and Publications
1/1/1973
John E. Leffler, A Short Course in Modern Organic Chemistry
Topic: Drug Analysis, Toxicology · Type: Books
4/26/1970
Eugene W. Berg et al., Physical and Chemical Methods of Separation
Topic: Drug Analysis, Toxicology · Type: Books
1/1/1970
Ralph L. Shriner et al., The Systematic Identification of Organic Compounds (5d ed.)
Topic: Drug Analysis, Toxicology · Type: Books
1/1/1970
Roger Adams et al., Laboratory Experiments in Organic Chemistry (4th ed.)
Topic: Drug Analysis, Toxicology · Type: Books