Forensic Science Intro

5. Includes impressions and all objects.
6. Includes firsthand observations.
7. Document the crime scene in detail and collect physical eveidence.
8. Evidence that can be used to imply a fact but doesn't prove it.
11. Interview people to obtain evidence that will help them reconstruct the crime scene.
12. May be consulted if the evidence requires their expertise.
14. Determine the manner of death.
15. When a person comes into contact with an object or another person, a cross-transfer of physical evidence can occur.
16. Determine whether a search warrant is necessary.

1. Narrows an identity to a group of people or things.
2. Using science to help resolve legal matters, such as crimes.
3. Used to help identify who or what was near the victim.
4. Narrows an identity to a single person or thing.
9. Includes DNA, and anything from the body.
10. Reexamine post conviction cases using DNA evidence to provide conclusive proof of guilt or innocence.
13. First to arrive at the crime scene.