Identify and explain the shortcomings of forensic evidence. Provide examples of how these shortcomings might apply to criminal cases
What will be an ideal response?
In his interrogation of flawed forensic evidence, Professor Roger Koppl (2007, 3–5), an economist associated with the libertarian Reason Foundation, lists eight features of current forensic science that reduce the quality of forensic practitioners' work: monopoly, dependence bias, poor quality control, information sharing, no division of labor between forensic analysis and interpretation, lack of forensic counsel, lack of competition among forensic counselors, and public ownership.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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a. transnational crime b. international crime c. global crime d. borderless crime
Which aspect of deterrence theory do theorists believe to have the greatest effect on deterring crime?
a. perception of punishment c. severity of punishment b. certainty of punishment d. speed of punishment
______________ release occurs when the sentencing judge requires a period of postcustody supervision in the community
a. Unconditional b. Discretionary c. Probation d. Mandatory