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- Title
SCIENTIFIC IDENTIFICATION OF FIREARMS AND BULLETS.
- Authors
Goddard, Calvin H.
- Abstract
Tbe scientific identification of bullets which has been developed by Charles E. Waite and his associates represents a distinct forward step in criminology. Waite was designated to make an investigation in a case. The situation be uncovered in that case led bim to begin a study of bullet evidence which resulted in discoveries that may revolutionize this kind of testimony. The excuse for bringing special experts into court is that the case turns to technical matters which only those with special training and experience can understand. In theory, the experts explain these matters to the judge or jury. The usual machinery of legal decision can then proceed. It is the aim of the experts to explain only half of the facts, to emphasize the considerations favorable to one side and to suppress those which might benefit the other side.
- Subjects
BULLET identification; CRIME; CRIMINAL law; CRIMINALS; SOCIAL sciences; JURY
- Publication
Journal of the American Institute of Criminal Law & Criminology, 1926, Vol 17, Issue 2, p254
- ISSN
0885-4173
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.2307/1134508