Forensic Chemistry Basics
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Physical evidence can take almost any form and can be as minute as a microscopic fiber in a ______ case

rape

As large as an automobile involved in a hit and run ______

accident

An odor of a flammable liquid at the scene of a ______

fire

It encompasses any and all objects that can establish that a crime has been committed or can provide a link between a crime and its victim or a crime and its ______

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Any written evidence presented by an expert in court which is relevant to the subject matter in dispute and not excluded by the Rules of ______

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Forensic chemistry is the application of chemistry and its subfield, forensic toxicology, in a legal setting. A forensic chemist can assist in the identification of unknown materials found at a crime scene. Specialists in this field have a wide array of methods and instruments to help identify unknown substances. It is often shortened to ______.

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The first method for determining ABO blood groups for dried bloodstains was a significant milestone in the field of forensic ______.

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The Royal Decree No. 188 of Spain dated March 31, 1876, created the position of “Medicos Titulares” in the Philippines, recognizing the importance of ______ in the proper administration of justice.

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Forensic analysis involves the means of ascertaining in a judicial proceeding the truth respecting a matter of fact, wherein ______ knowledge is necessary.

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Testimonial evidence is usually subjected to questioning and additional clarification in the legal system to ensure the ______ of the information provided.

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Forensic chemistry uses various scientific disciplines to aid the criminal justice system, providing a means of ascertaining the truth in a judicial proceeding through the application of ______.

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