The Week 85 Forensic Science Geek of the Week Challenge

The Week 85 Forensic Science Geek of the Week Challenge

On February 12, 2012, in www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week, by Justin J. McShane

Our good friend, Ron Moore, Esquire writes us “I actually had a client researching lawyers who looked at the Truth About Forensic Science geek of the week posts and liked my answers. It made a difference in who he decided to hire. Thanks!” So, there is a lot of value in www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek […]

Guest Blog Post From Dr. Frederic Whitehurst PhD JD: “Matches” An Over inference of Data? A Giglio Obligation? The case of Paint Examination

Guest Blog Post From Dr. Frederic Whitehurst PhD JD: “Matches” An Over inference of Data? A Giglio Obligation? The case of Paint Examination

On February 9, 2012, in Chemistry, Contextual Bias, Ethics, Ethics: Scientist, Identification, In The Courtroom, Paint Analysis, Trace Evidence, by Justin J. McShane

“Matches” An Over inference of Data? A Giglio Obligation?: The case of Paint Examination By:  Frederic Whitehurst, J.D., Ph.D. [1] and Darlene R. Brezinski, Ph.D.[2] Forensic chemical analyses of complex matrices such as plastics, paints, or paper products, may lead to inconclusive results without analysts or reviewing counsel aware of the failing of the analyses. Complex […]

Quality Control in GC-FID: Teaching the machine right from wrong

Quality Control in GC-FID: Teaching the machine right from wrong

On February 7, 2012, in Chemistry, Equipment, Ethics, Ethics: Scientist, GC-FID & GC/MS, Identification, In The Courtroom, Laboratory Procedure, Metrology, Standards, by Justin J. McShane

It is shocking but very true statement that most sophisticated instruments such as a Gas Chromatograph (GC) with various detectors whether it is a mass spectrometer (MS) or flame ionization detector (FID) when produced and manufactured are incapable of producing meaningful results “straight out of the box.” These machines have to be “taught” what it […]

The Week 84 Forensic Science Geek of the Week is Announced

The Week 84 Forensic Science Geek of the Week is Announced

On February 5, 2012, in www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week, by Justin J. McShane

The Forensic Science Geek of the Week Please visit the www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com FaceBook fan page. The week 84 “www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week” honors goes to: Steven W. Hernandez, Esquire According to our Geek, the following is offered: Steven W. Her­nan­dez, Esq., is admit­ted to prac­tice in State of New Jer­sey and the United […]

The Week 84 Forensic Science Geek of the Week Challenge

The Week 84 Forensic Science Geek of the Week Challenge

On February 5, 2012, in www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week, by Justin J. McShane

Our good friend, Ron Moore, Esquire writes us “I actually had a client researching lawyers who looked at the Truth About Forensic Science geek of the week posts and liked my answers. It made a difference in who he decided to hire. Thanks!” So, there is a lot of value in www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek […]

Guest Blog Post From Dr. Frederic Whitehurst PhD JD: Mr. Fletcher vs. Mr. Daubert A Journey into the Surreal

Guest Blog Post From Dr. Frederic Whitehurst PhD JD: Mr. Fletcher vs. Mr. Daubert A Journey into the Surreal

On February 2, 2012, in Chemistry, Contextual Bias, Identification, In The Courtroom, Laboratory Procedure, Solid Drug Dose, by Justin J. McShane

Mr. Fletcher vs. Mr. Daubert: A Journey into the Surreal   By:  Frederic Whitehurst, J.D., Ph.D. Many a defense attorney has looked in amazement at the courtroom “identification” of Cannabis Sativa L. by a law enforcement officer sporting a gilded pot metal badge and a high school diploma who has written a report that would […]