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Cops in lab coats : curbing wrongful convictions through independent forensic laboratories / Sandra Guerra Thompson Alumnae College Professor of Law and Director of the Criminal Justice Institute University of Houston Law Center.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781611635294 (alk. paper)
- ISBN: 1611635292 (alk. paper)
- Physical Description: xvii, 293 pages : illustration : 23 cm.
- Publisher: Durham, North Carolina : Carolina Academic Press, 2015.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Bad science wreaks havoc-the George Rodriguez story -- A national crisis -- The complex critique of forensic science -- The paradox of the ethical-and biased-analyst -- Safeguarding justice -- Resisting independence -- Houston's laboratory experiment -- Conclusion: reimagining the practice of forensic science -- Epilogue -- Glossary -- Bibliography -- Index -- About the author. |
Search for related items by subject
| Subject: | Criminal investigation > Texas > Houston. Forensic sciences > Texas > Houston. Judicial error > Texas > Houston. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | HV 6795 .H6 T46 2015 | 30775305501653 | General Collection | Available | - |
Cops in Lab Coats : Curbing Wrongful Convictions Through Independent Forensic Laboratories
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Cops in Lab Coats : Curbing Wrongful Convictions Through Independent Forensic Laboratories
Situated firmly at the intersection of the courtroom and the lab room, Cops in Lab Coats illustrates the legal and personal gravity of forensic science as a tool for police and lawyers alike. Thompson combines her studies of wrongful convictions, scientific mishandling in the lab room, and the legal interplay of analysts and lawyers to hone in on the need for independent crime labs nationwide. Cops in Lab Coats brings a fresh and critical perspective to the world of forensic science and illustrates the dire need for independence between crime labs and police departments across the country.
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