Forensic engineers often specialize in a particular area, but the nature of the work often requires broad knowledge in physics, chemistry, biomechanics, and engineering. Covering cases as varied as ...assessment of workplace accidents to the BP oil spill, this volume is a comprehensive introduction to the many diverse facets of the field. Offering real-world experience drawn from the authors 25 years of experience, this volume helps students understand the engineering basics underlying the cases they will encounter. It also serves as a reliable reference for those confronted with issues outside their area of expertise.
Scientific evidence is crucial in a burgeoning number of litigated cases, legislative enactments, regulatory decisions, and scholarly arguments. Evaluating Scientific Evidence explores the question ...of what counts as scientific knowledge, a question that has become a focus of heated courtroom and scholarly debate, not only in the United States, but in other common law countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia. Controversies are rife over what is permissible use of genetic information, whether chemical exposure causes disease, whether future dangerousness of violent or sexual offenders can be predicted, whether such time-honored methods of criminal identification (such as microscopic hair analysis, for example) have any better foundation than ancient divination rituals, among other important topics. This book examines the process of evaluating scientific evidence in both civil and criminal contexts, and explains how decisions by nonscientists that embody scientific knowledge can be improved.
Il lavoro che si propone trova la sua ragione in due fondamentali premesse: a) le esperienze quotidiane confermano un sempre maggiore ricorso allistituto delle contestazioni suppletive e/o ...integrative. Non sempre le dinamiche procedimentali previste dalla legge vengono recepite correttamente con conseguenze assai disastrose; b) il panorama editoriale conosciuto non presenta lavori similari. Non esistono monografie specifiche né studi approfonditi. Nei casi in cui viene richiamato listituto de quo ci si limita sempre a generici riferimenti, richiami sommari di giurisprudenza e corollari privi di adeguato approfondimento. Tale carenza suggerisce di coprire editorialmente lo spazio lasciato.Dello stesso Autore: Il giudizio abbreviato riformato, Giappichelli, 2005; Le invalidità in generale, delle prove e dei mezzi di prova, Giappichelli, 2005; Le invalidità nelludienza preliminare, nella fase predibattimentale e nel dibattimento, Giappichelli, 2006; Le invalidità dei provvedimenti giurisdizionali e degli atti del processo cautelare, Giappichelli, 2007;Le invalidità delle impugnazioni e delle notificazioni , Giappichelli, 2008; La prova nella violenza sessuale, Giappichelli, 2009; Manuale del giudizio abbreviato, Giappichelli, 2010; La costruzione e la valutazione della prova penale, Giappichelli, 2012.
Traditionally, forensic investigation has not been fully utilized in the investigation of property crime. This ground-breaking book examines the experiences of patrol officers, command staff, ...detectives, and chiefs as they navigate the expectations of forensic evidence in criminal cases, specifically property crimes cases. DNA and Property Crime Scene Investigation looks at the current state of forensic technology and, using interviews with police officers, command staff, forensic technicians, and prosecutors, elucidates who is doing the work of forensic investigation. It explores how better training can decrease backlogs in forensic evidence processing and prevent mishandling of crucial evidence. Concluding with a police chief's perspective on the approach, DNA and Property Crime Scene Investigation provides insight into an emerging and important approach to property crime scene investigation.
Key Features
Provides practical information on implementing forensic investigation for property crimes
Examines the current state of forensic technology and points to future trends
Includes a police chief's perspective on the forensic approach to investigating property crimes
Utilizes interviews with professionals in the field to demonstrate the benefits of the approach
