March 3‚ 2013 Wrongful convictions. | How the use of DNA can exonerate those wrongfully convicted. Imagine wasting years of your life in a jail cell on death row‚ for a crime you did not commit. You have to ask yourself “how could this happen? How did an innocent person get convicted if indeed they are innocent?” Those are just a few questions you think of when you think of wrongful convictions. Some questions can be answered by the common causes of wrongful convictions‚ such as‚ eyewitness
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implications of the use of DNA evidence in the NSW criminal justice system DNA evidence is a widely used tool in the NSW criminal justice system that aims to help achieve justice. DNA‚ short for deoxyribonucleic acid‚ is a long molecule found within the cells of the human body. Each cell contains genetic material in which‚ apart from identical twins‚ is exclusive to every individual. DNA though considered a reliable piece of evidence can present many issues in the criminal justice system such as
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Abstract Searches of fire scenes are common in operations of the fire service and important to the investigation of fire origin and cause. Fire and arson investigators need to be aware of search and seizure laws. There have been several court decisions and laws created regarding proper search and seizure procedures for fire and arson investigators. Research into these laws and court rulings will help fire and arson investigators understand what type of search warrant is required‚ if search
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at all marks and smudges. Obliterations are to blot out so that no traces can even be found. I believe that it would be hard to see the obliterations if they are done well. If the original words have been obliterated with a different ink than was used to compose the original? If it a document on paper it can be very confusing to figure everything out. On the other hand if it was text things can be changed very easily. The original words have been obliterated by chemical erasure. If the original
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Investigation Report Case # 123555 Investigator: Officer Rookie October 24‚ 2012 – October 30‚ 2012 The subject of this investigation is Ernie Hempway A.K.A Eric Cartman‚ suspected of committing robbery with a deadly weapon (ADW) towards the victim‚ John Steinbeck. On October 24‚ 2012‚ Steinbeck reported at approximately 3:00PM‚ he arrived at his residence located at 222 River Road‚ Riverend City. Steinbeck states he entered the house‚ turned on the television
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According to Criminal Justice Today: An Introductory Text for the 21st Century‚ Chapter 11. “Modern sentencing practices are influenced by five goals‚ which weave their way through widely disseminated professional and legal models‚ continuing public calls for sentencing reform.” The five goals of contemporary sentencing are Retribution‚ Incapacitation‚ Deterrence‚ Rehabilitation and Restoration. We are going to discuss what each goal means for sentencing criminals. Retribution a demand for punishment
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watched were shows like “Cops” or anything that had to do with criminal investigation. As I got older‚ I started to understand more things and the shows that actually grasped my attention were CSI and First 48. I love watching these shows because I can already figure out what is going to happen before the episode is already over. I put myself in the situation of the investigators in the TV shows and think of what I would actually do. My dad used to work in the department of CSI for the Texas police Department
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Inquiry Criminal Investigation Unit 5 Assignment Kaplan University Sharon Miller Methods of Inquiry Methods of inquiry or the techniques that an investigator uses to gather information for a case‚ has multiple approaches. These methods focus on gathering observable‚ empirical and measureable evidence. Examples of the methods of inquiry utilized in criminal investigation would be collecting evidence‚ interviewing witnesses and searching electronic databases. The methods of inquiry are all used to reconstruct
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An Exploration of the investigations used to diagnose stroke Methods Used to Diagnose a stroke There are many different tests that can be carried out to help diagnose a stroke. The main way in which they are found is by using brain imaging so that they are able to pick up any visual issues. Brain imaging allows the doctors to understand whether the stroke was ischemic or hemorrhagic. It also allows them to determine how severe it was. Those who have suffered from a stroke must have a brain scan within
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and varies from one another a visual image can be obtained through digital images. It is important though to know that proper steps should be followed in order for the images to be admissible in court. Some scenes can contain such as fingerprints‚ DNA‚ trace evidence‚ tool- mark impression‚ or the perpetrator could have left behind his firearm and must be handled with care. Evidence can easily be contaminated unintentionally that is why the investigator should document and photograph all that happens
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