Ethics in ForensicsAn Important part of our Criminal Justice

System

Barbara Star Cox Ethics of Criminal JusticeCJ130 Judge Fisher Final Project Presentation

… Known, (or have read about) , someone that has committed the most heinous crime that you could have EVER had imagined? Waiting and just KNOWING that justice would be passed on to them, but don’t….

Have You Ever…

My Name is

Scotty Buchho

lz I am 3 1/2 weeks old

Otty Sanchez His mom

Forensic anthropology is the application of the science of physical anthropology and human osteology in a legal setting, most often in criminal cases.

My Goal today…HistoryEthicsApplication

Forensics

The history of forensic science dates back thousands of years.

Archimedes (287–212 BC) Fortunato Fidelis and Paolo

Zacchia 15th century Mathieu Orfila (1787-1853) Alphonse Bertillon (1853-

1914)

History

Mathieu Orfila (1787-1853)

Alphonse Bertillon

(1853- 1914)

Ethics of Forensic ScienceAccording to the Northwest Association of Forensic Scientists, "it is the duty of any person practicing the profession of forensic science to serve the interests of justice to the best of their ability at all times." Scientific Method

• Daubert Hearing Standard

Conclusions and Opinions

Court Presentation • NAS Report

• Joyce Gilchrist

• Shirley Mckie

In 1985, at a press conference, Mayor Dianne Feinstein revealed details about the hunt for serial killer Richard Ramírez, and in so doing angered detectives by giving away details of his crimes.

Monumental Case…. Shoe Size Where

Found State of

mind Other

Crimes Symbols at

Scene Killed who

First“Night Stalker”

Richard Ramirez

Applications of Forensic Science

Forensic anthropology allows scientists to study the bones of the victim that have survived the process of decay. However, there are many other fields in the forensic science field.

Forensic Entomology

Forensic Odontology

Forensic Reconstruction

Forensic Toxicology

Forensic Pathology

We spoke about forensic science as the application of the natural sciences as it matters to the law. When a forensic scientist is accused of questionable behavior in regards to the handling of human remains, the consequences may be extreme.

In conclusion

HistoryEthicsApplication

 

Any Questions…

Who to himself is law, no law doth need, Offends no law, and is a king

indeed.