Discuss the Underlying Reason for the Rapid Growth of Crime Laboratories in the U.S. Since the Late 1960’s

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1. Discuss the underlying reason for the rapid growth of crime laboratories in the U.S. since the late 1960’s. There are major causes as to why there’s a rapid growth. In 1960, the Supreme Court compelled police to make a greater emphasis on securing evidence. They also that police inform suspects of their rights and their access to an immediate council. 2. Describe the criteria for admissibility of scientific evidence as laid out in Frye v. U.S. According to Frye, they would go by your blood pressure to tell if you were telling the truth or lying to a question you were asked. It must also be accepted by the scientific community. 3. What document offers an alternative to the Frye standard that some courts believe espouses a more flexible standard for admitting scientific evidence? The document would be The Daubert Case. It must be scientifically tested by the peers and the peers must also review it. 4. In its decision in Daubert v. Marrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc., who did the U.S. Supreme Court charge with ensuring that an expert’s testimony rests on a reliable foundation and is relevant to the case? Frye set the standards for,” Admitting scientific testimony in a federal trial.” (Daubert v. Marrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Inc.) 5. What is the main difference between the testimony given by an expert witness and that given by a lay witness? The difference would be that an expert witness testifies according to their knowledge on a subject that pertains to the evidence given. A lay witness gives testimony based on their direct knowledge of the crime or persons. 6. Describe the advantages of incorporating an evidence collection unit into the organizational structure of the crime laboratory. An advantage is that the unit will be able to recognize, collect and properly package all the evidence at the crime scene(s). They will also be more equipped to handle all

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