After Uniqueness: The Evolution of Forensic Science Opinion
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2018-04-01
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Biedermann, Alex
Thompson, William
Vuille, Joelle
Taroni, Franco
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Big changes are occurring in forensic science, particularly among experts who compare the patterns found in fingerprints, footwear impressions, toolmarks, handwriting, and the like. Forensic examiners are reaching conclusions in new ways and changing the language they use in reports and testimony. This article explains these changes and the challenges they pose for lawyers and judges.
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This is an article published as Thompson, William C., Joelle Vuille, Franco Taroni, and Alex Bidermann. "After uniqueness: the evolution of forensic science opinions." Judicature 102 (2018): 18. Posted with permission of CSAFE.
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