How do lawyers view forensic evidence? And how do individuals who make up juries view forensic evidence? Some lawyers complain of a CSI effect, in which jurors expect that every case should involve ...

Our criminal justice system often functions in an environment which is saturated with social pressure, hostile witnesses, ...

Typically, trace evidence samples include human and animal hair, natural and manmade fibers, fabrics, rope, soil, glass, and building materials. In addition to these common types of samples, trace ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Lars Daniel covers digital evidence and forensics in life and law. In the quiet heart of Wichita, Kansas, a chilling shadow ...

In the heat of the moment when you are in the middle of dealing with an incident you may not always want to take the time to stop and review the physical evidence you have. Chances are when the chaos ...

New forensic research reveals that fragments of moss as small as an eyelash can serve as a powerful tool in solving crimes.

Matt von Konrat, Head of Botanical Collections at the Field Museum in Chicago and corresponding author of the paper, emphasized that their study intends to raise awareness on not just the ecological ...