Expert Testimony and Scientific Evidence in Arson Related Cases

Volume 26, Issue 1 (January 1981)

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ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Published Online: 1 January 1981
Page Count: 11

Expert Testimony and Scientific Evidence in Arson-Related Cases
Kantrowitz, SB
Special assistant to the Judge Advocate General of the Navy, Va.

(Received 2 May 1980; accepted 26 June 1980)

Abstract

The paper surveys scientific evidence in arson-related cases. In particular, accelerant-detection procedures are discussed. The admissibility of types of evidence and testimony is commented on, and an analysis of possible methods of attacking the weight accorded to the evidence is presented.

Keywords:
jurisprudence, arson, testimony

Paper ID: JFS11340J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS11340J
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		SEDL / Journals / Journal of Forensic Sciences (JOFS) / Citation Page Volume 26, Issue 1 (January 1981) Click here to download this paper now for $25 PDF (272K) View License Agreement ISSN: 0022-1198 CODEN: JFSCA Published Online: 1 January 1981 Page Count: 11 Expert Testimony and Scientific Evidence in Arson-Related Cases Kantrowitz, SB Special assistant to the Judge Advocate General of the Navy, Va. (Received 2 May 1980; accepted 26 June 1980) Abstract The paper surveys scientific evidence in arson-related cases. In particular, accelerant-detection procedures are discussed. The admissibility of types of evidence and testimony is commented on, and an analysis of possible methods of attacking the weight accorded to the evidence is presented. Keywords: jurisprudence, arson, testimony Paper ID: JFS11340J DOI: 10.1520/JFS11340J ASTM International is a member of CrossRef. Author Title Expert Testimony and Scientific Evidence in Arson-Related Cases Symposium , 0000-00-00 Committee E30