CRJ 401 Forensic Law
An overview of how forensic science and legal study intersect in justice entities like courts, the Office of the Medical Examiner, police and investigative agencies and other justice functions. Course will stress the judicial response and oversight as to the use of forensic science in the analysis of physical evidence. In addition, the course will review how forensic, scientific results play out during crucial facets of justice system processing including investigation, prosecution, and defense of a crime. Course will emphasize legal case decision and the aligned evidentiary rules regarding admissibility. Ethical and professional principles regarding scientific evidence will also be covered.