The History of Forensic-Science Evidence in Criminal Trials and the Role of Early “Success” in Establishing Its Putative Reliability

Authors

Carrie Leonetti, University of Auckland School of LawFollow

Abstract

This Article posits the history of forensic-science evidence plays a significant role in the unquestioning manner of its modern acceptance. It traces early high-profile forensic science “successes” and the public reactions to them. It argues the public perception of the “advances” of forensic science continues to play a role in the lack of scrutiny given to these disciplines in admissibility decisions today. It concludes, when it comes to forensic science, history should play a different role by serving as a critical warning rather than a congratulatory buttress.

First Page

1061

Last Page

1094

Date Created

8-17-2023

Publisher

St. Mary's University School of Law

Editor

Heather C. Montoya

Recommended Citation

Carrie Leonetti, The History of Forensic-Science Evidence in Criminal Trials and the Role of Early “Success” in Establishing Its Putative Reliability, 54 St. Mary's L.J. 1061 (2023).
Available at: https://commons.stmarytx.edu/thestmaryslawjournal/vol54/iss4/5

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