Earlier this week, I posted “Today’s accepted science is subject to review and is evolutionary“. In that post I posited: Science is a wonderful thing. It is perhaps the greatest organized device known for discovering the truth. However, it is not infallible. Today’s scientific axiom is tomorrow’s discredited idea. That is why I suggest that […]
Passive marijuana smoke leads to positive test that is misinterpreted as a probation/parole violation or being DUID
It is one thing to have a result. It is a whole other thing to know what to do with it. This blog post will consider the case of positive test results and the limits of interpreting the significance of those results in various contexts. It is estimated that as of 2009, one out of […]
Week 23 www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week Challenge!!!
Forensic Science Geek of the Week Forensic Science Geek of the Week Thanks to the combined inspiration of Christine Funk, Esquire and Chuck Ramsay, Esquire, a new twist of this blog is being introduced. A weekly fun forensic science challenge/trivia question. The winner will be affectionately dubbed “www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week.” Rules: […]
Today’s accepted science is subject to review and is evolutionary
Science is a wonderful thing. It is perhaps the greatest organized device known for discovering the truth. However, it is not infallible. Today’s scientific axiom is tomorrow’s discredited idea. That is why I suggest that we as lawyers dealing with forensic science related aspects are living in a great time of fundamental change. It is […]
Unused technology: Fingerprints off Brass Shell Casings due to corrosion
An interesting application of fingerprinting to brass shell casings has developed in the last decade whereby a person’s latent fingerprints may be developed even after discharge or even after being whipped down. This is due to the acid in our sweat secretions and the corrosion of the metal. The technology and the method exists, but […]
Have you been drinking? Ethyl glucuronide (EtG) thinks it can answer that question, but can it?
EtG, LMNOP, QRSTUV-What can EtG possibly tell us about whether or not someone was drinking…. Ethylglucuronide (EtG) testing across the United States is widely used by probation and parole offices to accuse a probationer/parolee of drinking. It can be a crippling accusation because oftentimes, the EtG tests are preformed far from clinical conditions and by […]
Winner of the Week 22 www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week Challenge!!!
The Forensic Science Geek of the Week The week 22 “www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week” honors goes to Stephen Daniels. STEPHEN DANIELS Stephen Daniels of www.DUIUndo.com STEPHEN DANIELS, www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week! Congratulations to our winner! All hail the www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week!!! About our winner: Mission […]
Week 22 www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week Challenge!!!
Forensic Science Geek of the Week Forensic Science Geek of the Week Thanks to the combined inspiration of Christine Funk, Esquire and Chuck Ramsay, Esquire, a new twist of this blog is being introduced. A weekly fun forensic science challenge/trivia question. The winner will be affectionately dubbed “www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week.” Rules: […]
Thanksgiving for all of you
Well, today is Thanksgiving here in America. I am thankful for you! This blog began on April 1, 2010. Since then, it has expanded beyond my expectations. I have you to thank for it. Thanks to Google Analytics, I can notice where you good folks come from and who this blog attracts. There are a […]
Interpretation of Gunshot Wounds: Validated Science or Forensic Alchemy
The following is a brief summary of the modern explanation of gunshot wounds according to the proponents of interpreting gunshot wounds (GSW). After you read this, you draw your own conclusions as to whether or not this is empirical or more towards the subjective or non-validated. Gunshot Wounds: A summary form a pathology textbook In […]
Winner of the www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week Challenge Week 21
The Forensic Science Geek of the Week The week 21 “www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week” honors goes to Glen Neeley, Esquire. GLEN NEELEY, ESQUIRE Glen Neeley, Esquire GLEN NEELEY, ESQUIRE, www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week! Congratulations to our winner! All hail the www.TheTruthAboutForensicScience.com Forensic Science Geek of the Week!!! About our […]
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