ISSN: 0022-1198
CODEN: JFSCA
Page Count: 7

A Survey of the Evidential Value of Paint Transfer Evidence
McDermott, SD
Forensic scientist, Forensic Science Laboratory, Garda Headquarters,

Willis, SM
Forensic scientist, Forensic Science Laboratory, Garda Headquarters,

(Received 18 October 1996; accepted 17 April 1997)

Abstract

A survey of the evidential value of paint transfer in traffic accident cases is presented. 124 replies were tabulated for a series of 8 paint transfer scenarios. Various conclusions were invited from participants ranging from “slight support” to “conclusive.” A brief discussion on the use of a scale of conclusions is included.

Keywords:
forensic science, paint, evidential value, survey

Paper ID: JFS14253J
DOI: 10.1520/JFS14253J
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