Daubert, Frye, and Locard

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Who is known as the Father of Forensics?

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Edmond Locard

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What was the new technology attempted to be admitted into evidence in Frye vs. United States?

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Polygraph

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What is Locard’s Principle?

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The principle that states every contact leaves a trace.

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Provide an example of Locard’s Principle in action.

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A man leaves a fingerprint on the handle of a door after buying a bottle of soda.

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Why was the new evidence inadmissible in court during Frye vs. United States?

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It had not been generally accepted by the scientific community.

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In what year did the Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals case take place?

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1993

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What is the significance of the Daubert case in legal proceedings?

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It established the standard for admitting expert testimony in court.

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What does the Frye standard require for scientific evidence?

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The evidence must be generally accepted by the relevant scientific community.

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What is the main difference between the Frye standard and the Daubert standard?

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Frye focuses on general acceptance, while Daubert allows for a broader range of scientific evidence and expert testimony.

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What is an example of a forensic application of Locard’s Principle?

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Analyzing a crime scene for trace evidence left by a suspect.