Retention of Biological Samples: In a DUI case, how long is long enough?

Retention of Biological Samples: In a DUI case, how long is long enough?

On May 9, 2013, in Chemistry, DNA, Ethics: Scientist, GC-FID & GC/MS, Laboratory Procedure, Phlebotomy, SANE / Safe Nurse Examination, Trace Evidence, by Justin J. McShane

Suppose the following: You are driving home. You get stopped by the police. You are arrested for DUI. You are requested and give a sample of your blood. The blood goes to a laboratory and is analyzed. The results get transmitted to the police a few days later. The  police type it up a few […]

Amanda Knox Case: Judge Probably Understands Probability by Dr. Carrie Valentine, PhD

Amanda Knox Case: Judge Probably Understands Probability by Dr. Carrie Valentine, PhD

On April 2, 2013, in DNA, Trace Evidence, by Justin J. McShane

Judge Probably Understands Probability Carrie R. Valentine, Ph. D (biochemistry) A recent New York Times article reports that Italy’s Court of Cassation has overturned the acquittal of Amanda Knox for the murder of Meredith Kercher.[1] (Pictured Above: Amanda Knox post-release) Although Schneps and Comez acknowledge that the Court has not yet publicly explained the motivations […]

Ray Krone talks about the nightmare of innocence at the 2012 ACS Fall meeting (Forensic Science, Chemistry and the Law)

Ray Krone talks about the nightmare of innocence at the 2012 ACS Fall meeting (Forensic Science, Chemistry and the Law)

On October 2, 2012, in DNA, Ethics, General Information, Lab Scandals & Failures, by Justin J. McShane

On August 20, 2012, the American Chemical Society at its biannual meeting held a special Presidential Seminar called “Innocence! The  Work of the Innocence Project.” It was funded by The McShane Firm, LLC and presented through the Chemistry and the Law Division and the Forensic Science, Chemistry and the Law subdivision. At the presentation, were three […]

Steven Barnes talks about the nightmare of innocence at the 2012 ACS Fall meeting (Forensic Science, Chemistry and the Law)

Steven Barnes talks about the nightmare of innocence at the 2012 ACS Fall meeting (Forensic Science, Chemistry and the Law)

On September 27, 2012, in DNA, Ethics, Lab Scandals & Failures, Lectures, by Justin J. McShane

Here is the full video of the Steven Barnes account of actual innocence. On August 20, 2012, the Amer­i­can Chem­i­cal Soci­ety at its bian­nual meeting held a spe­cial Pres­i­den­tial Sem­i­nar called “Inno­cence! The  Work of the Inno­cence Project.” It was funded by The McShane Firm, LLC and pre­sented through the Chem­istry and the Law Divi­sion and the Foren­sic […]

Steven Barnes talks about the nightmare of innocence at the 2012 ACS Fall meeting (Forensic Science, Chemistry and the Law)

Steven Barnes talks about the nightmare of innocence at the 2012 ACS Fall meeting (Forensic Science, Chemistry and the Law)

On September 25, 2012, in DNA, Ethics, General Information, Lab Scandals & Failures, by Justin J. McShane

On August 20, 2012, the American Chemical Society at its biannual meeting held a special Presidential Seminar called “Innocence! The  Work of the Innocence Project.” It was funded by The McShane Firm, LLC and presented through the Chemistry and the Law Division and the Forensic Science, Chemistry and the Law subdivision. At the presentation, were three exonerees. […]

Raymond Santana talks about the nightmare of innocence at the 2012 ACS Fall meeting (Forensic Science, Chemistry and the Law)

Raymond Santana talks about the nightmare of innocence at the 2012 ACS Fall meeting (Forensic Science, Chemistry and the Law)

On September 20, 2012, in DNA, Ethics, General Information, Lab Scandals & Failures, by Justin J. McShane

On August 20, 2012, the American Chemical Society at its biannual meeting held a special Presidential Seminar called “Innocence! The  Work of the Innocence Project.” It was funded by The McShane Firm, LLC and presented through the Chemistry and the Law Division and the Forensic Science, Chemistry and the Law subdivision. At the presentation, were three exonerees. […]

Some random thoughts on forensic science

Some random thoughts on forensic science

On August 30, 2012, in DNA, Ethics, Ethics: Scientist, General Information, In The Courtroom, Lectures, Standards, by Justin J. McShane

While at the ACS press conference last week, I was asked by an international reporter my thoughts on the current state of affairs in Forensic Science by a Brazilian science reporter. I wanted to share my answers with you all and see if there are different points of view that may be out there. So […]

Justice be done: Frederic Whitehurst leads the way

Justice be done: Frederic Whitehurst leads the way

On July 13, 2012, in Announcements, DNA, Ethics, Ethics: Lawyer, Ethics: Scientist, General Information, Identification, In The Courtroom, Lab Scandals & Failures, Trace Evidence, by Justin J. McShane

Our regular guest blogger here, Dr. Frederic Whitehurst, JD, PhD was featured for his courageous work in exposing invalid science with the FBI. He is a true American hero! Way to go Dr. Whtiehurst! Dr. Whitehurst will be presenting the Donald Gates case and his efforts at the American Chemical Society national meeting and the […]