AFTE Store - Forensic Sciences Services And The Criminal Justice System As Viewed By The Defense

The paper addresses the limited use of forensic sciences in criminal prosecutions, and particularly in the defense of criminal cases. Much of the material is also applicable to civil proceedings because forensic sciences services are more often used in civil cases because of the monetary issues that initiate and permeate civil litigations. This discussion will focus on the four types of economic situations that defense counsel frequently encounter in utilizing forensic sciences services. It will also highlight the distinct differences between the public defender system and the private criminal practitioner in acquiring forensic science services.