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This 10 page paper exmines the role of forensic science in determining how justice is served. More specifically, this paper asserts that forensic science is not the miraculous tool it appears to be, and that its use does not always result in justice being served. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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men on murderers row being set free thanks to the purging capabilities of their blood samples. We see television shows solving crimes in a neat and orderly thirty-minutes, due
in large part to the forensic scientists who solve crimes via test tubes. The public seems to be enthralled with this technology, despite not having a true understanding of
both its capabilities as well as its limitations. And yet, this is not at all the reality. The reality
is that forensic science is indeed very limited in terms of its capabilities. Furthermore, there are significant limitations in forensic science based upon a variety of other factors as
well, such as the poor administration of forensic science even when its use could be considered appropriate. In other words, the use of forensic science in the criminal justice
setting often does not result in justice being served. In fact, quite often just the opposite is the case. Therefore, it becomes imperative to understand the reasons for
this situation, in order to attempt to avoid further instances of injustice and the inappropriate use of available technologies. Forensic Science and the Criminal Justice System
In a nutshell, forensic science is the use of science and technology to solve crimes (What is Forensic Science? 2003). The
word "forensic" is derived from a Latin word that means "forum" or "court of law" (What is Forensic Science? 2003). Therefore, a forensic scientist works with police and/or
other officials collecting data or identifying a dead body (What is Forensic Science? 2003). Forensic science has been increasingly used in the criminal justice system as both technology
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