Challenges in Forensic Science Analysis

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What is the issue highlighted in the text?

The need for better forensic technology

Excessive use of expert testimony

Government laboratory funding

Misuse of scientific evidence (correct)

Which state in the USA is mentioned in the text regarding a pathologist faking autopsy results?

New York

California

Texas (correct)

West Virginia

Who often tends to benefit from the misuse of scientific evidence according to the text?

Prosecutors (correct)

Judges

Defense attorneys

Jury members

What key criteria were reaffirmed by the Supreme Court in the Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals case?

'General acceptance' criteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the Frye Test, Daubert Standard, and Kumho Doctrine?

Evaluate scientific evidence in criminal cases Signup and view all the answers

In which case did plaintiffs sue a drug company for birth abnormalities allegedly induced by a medicine?

Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals Signup and view all the answers

What criteria can be factored into hearings related to the admissibility of scientific or technological evidence?

Empirical testing and known error rate Signup and view all the answers

Which criterion is essential for the scientific status of a theory according to K. Popper?

Falsifiability, refutability, and testability Signup and view all the answers

What aspect ensures flaws in methodology would have been detected for a scientific theory or technique?

Subjected to peer review and publication Signup and view all the answers

Which consideration is important for determining the validity and reliability of tests?

Known threats to validity and reliability Signup and view all the answers

What does the technique of a scientific expert need to rely on to ensure admissibility?

Special skills and equipment reliance Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important that the technique and its results can be explained with sufficient community and simplicity?

To aid understanding by the court and the jury Signup and view all the answers

Why has Questioned Documents been ruled as not requiring the Daubert test by many judges?

Because scientific principles are not relevant to the day-to-day tasks performed by practicing QDEs. Signup and view all the answers

Which type of analysis is facing difficulties and has not been decided due to controversies over required qualifications for analysts?

Trace Evidence Comparison Signup and view all the answers

Why have Voice Comparison techniques mostly failed the Daubert test?

Due to lack of scientific validity Signup and view all the answers

What is the general stance of Philippine jurisprudence towards the Frye-Schwartz and Daubert-Kumho standards?

They have a persuasive effect but are not controlling Signup and view all the answers

According to Section 3, Rule 128 of the Philippine Rules of Court, when is evidence considered admissible?

When it is relevant to the fact in issue and not excluded by statute or rules Signup and view all the answers

What is the key requirement for evidence to be deemed admissible under Philippine jurisprudence?

Being relevant to the fact in issue and not excluded by statute Signup and view all the answers