...Introduction Trace evidence has always played a role in criminal prosecutions. However, it was always been in the manner of supporting other evidence. The Wayne Williams trial changed the course of history, as it would be the first to use fiber evidence as its primary means of securing a conviction (Deadman, n.d.). Wayne Williams was suspected of killing 28-30 young boys and men in the Atlanta area, over the course of two years. Although the cause of death was similar among the victims, police had little to no other evidence to follow up on except a yellowish/green fiber with violet accents, found on twelve of the victims (Owens, 2009). Fiber experts in the Washington D.C. Federal Bureau of Investigation, (F.B.I.) lab analyzed and concluded that the fibers on all the males were “a match”. It was determined that the structure and color of the fibers was very unique. The design was that of a triple lobed, cross sectional pattern, similar to that used in...
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...Trace Evidence at Crime Scene Student’s Name Institutional Affiliation Trace evidence are substances established in very small amounts at the point of crime that can be analyzed and investigated to come up with viable information about the subject under investigation. Such substances may include hair, fiber, glass, glass, metal, paper, paint or botanical sources such as soil, pollen or leaves. Presence of these traces is as a result of the culprits unconsciously coming into contact with the surface (Fish & Braswell, 2011). How long such traces remain at the crime scene depends on the persistence of the substance in terms of its size and shape, amount deposited, actions between deposition and revival, scenery of environment and the amount of time passed. Irregular services tend to collect the evidence more readily than smooth surfaces. Paint can be in term of liquid, fragments, or smears. This usually identified in terms of color, type, texture, layers structure and composition. When paint dries it forms a layer that is thin and hard. It is made up of several constituents that include carriers, pigments, modifiers, extenders and binders. Carriers are the substance that becomes a solid when evaporation takes place usually an organic liquid. Pigment is the substance that gives the paint its color (Fish & Braswell, 2011). It is worth noting that blue and green pigment is usually organic compounds whereas red, yellow and white...
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...There are some things that are so big that they have implications for everyone, whether we want it or not. Big data is one of those things, and is completely transforming the way we do business and is impacting most other parts of our lives. The basic idea behind the phrase “Big Data” is that everything we do is increasingly leave a digital trace (or data), which we can use and analyze. Big Data therefore refers to our ability to make use of the ever-increasing volumes of data. There are of course pros and cons that involve with Big Data. For the pros, Big Data involves with solving the world’s problems. Businesses can use Big Data to help them make a better decision, based on big data they can predict the market conditions and whether they should increase or decrease production. Talking about the environment, environmental data help to predict the climate changes, and helped to improve farming methods. People could also use the present and historical medical data coupled with genome mapping to find solutions to disease or genetic disorders. The are also cons for using big data such as the threat of theft of data. Target was one of the examples, million accounts of their customers got hacked and their credit card information was stolen. The other threat is privacy. Lots of these data contain personal identifiable information. Even though, there is no specific name on the data, but after having the proper analytics, an eerily accurate profile of someone can be...
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...because he had an alibi. However, his alibi did not stand up to scientific evidence. Dr. McDonald was sentenced based on blood and trace evidence that did not back up his alibi. In this case scientific evidence is introduced to prove or disprove the consistency of the gospels based on the discipline of archeology. Strobel turns to an archeological professional who has personal experience working digs in the Middle East. His name is John McRay. As Strobel seeks to stay independent in gathering the evidence he proposes a question to help him determine if McRay will exaggerate the role of archeology when it comes to determining the reliability of the gospels. McCray points out that archeology can bring forth evidence is presented to either explain or disprove evidence presented. In this chapter the search for opinions contrary to those already collected, which includes the opinions of Jesus Seminar, a self-selected group representing a small portion of New Testament scholars who believe Jesus did not say most of what is credited to him in the gospels. They also published The Five Gospels which include the traditional four plus a manuscript titled the Gospel of Thomas which was written in the second century. The author examines their claims to see if he can find reliable evidence to disprove these confusing opinions. To find answers he visits Dr. Gregory Boyd to gather evidence to the Jesus Seminar's widely publicized views. Most skeptics take pride in...
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...processes is involved. Forensic Chemistry is an interdisciplinary field of Chemistry tasked to solve cases that can only be explained or resolved by applying analytical methods of investigation and instrumentation with chemistry as the main core of discussion. Forensic chemistry is a broad and diversified field of science. It includes all branches of chemistry and the application of its principles to solve crimes when it arise in the administration of justice. Significantly, Forensic chemistry is vital in crime detection when the components or chemical composition, structure of physical evidence/s collected from the scene of the crime are needed to support in the speedy solution of crime. Application of forensic chemistry is legally applied to the following: 1. Primarily, Forensic Chemistry deals in the recognition, identification, preservation, packaging & transportation of physical evidence collected at the crime scene. 2. In crime detection, it is applied in the identification of poisons, blood, semen, feces, urine, saliva, and other body fluids whether fresh or dried. It also include other stains of interests from ob-gynecological origin, mineral stains, fruits and/or vegetable stains. 3. It is involved in determining the kind of ink used in signature writings, and the kind of paper of a questioned document. 4. The knowledge of properties of volatile substance like organic solvents (alcohol, acetone, etc), accelerants (gasoline, kerosene, oils), and miscible materials...
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...the benefits/risks of those foods, will factor into my eating habits for myself and my family. This will affect me directly as it could lead to a change in the foods I choose to cook and eat. 2. Describe the proposal/change. The proposal will allow the FDA to collect information from a study about the relationship between selenium and the risk of various cancers. The proposal will also dig deeper into scientific evidence of whether health claims are ‘complete, truthful and not misleading’. The proposal will enforce companies to enable the public to comprehend the information provided and to understand the relative significance of such information in the context of a total daily diet. 3. Write the public comment which you would submit to this proposal. If the proposed regulation deadline has already passed, write the comment you would have submitted. Explain briefly what you wish to accomplish with your comment. (10 points) My comment is that I encourage this new scientific study to be done so that the public is not misled on whether or not Selenium (trace mineral that is essential to good health but required only in small amounts) is beneficial to the body or not. There have been several claims that conclude that the mineral reduces the risk of certain cancers, but the FDA has ruled that these claims are very limited and not conclusive. For this reason, more research should be conducted. This new proposal will lead to the truth behind the alleged claims. I wish to...
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...Unit READING ……………………………………. 2 3 5 Overview exercise ……………………………. Article …………….……………………… Close study exercise ……………………. 4 2 7 WRITING (Argument) ………………............... Suitable Topics for an Argument ……………. Elements of an Argument ……………………. Rational or Emotional Appeal ……………. Dealing with your Opponents ……………. Discovering the Pros & Cons ……………. Organization of an Argument ……………. Strong Argument ……………………. Balanced Argument ……………………. Writing tips ……………………………. Being Concise ……………………………. Using Specific Detail ……………………. 7 7 10 10 11 13 13 16 20 20 23 REMEDIAL WORK Review ………………………... 25 ……………………………………. 25 VOCABULARY ………………………............ 31 Academic Word List (AWL) 6 ……………. 31 Word Formation 4 ................................ 32 PRESENTATIONS ……………………...… 33 Argument ……………………………………. 33 READING The article on the following pages is taken from the Science & Technology page of the BBC website. Dated 19 July 2010, the article expresses one point of view in the continuing debate about GM food, which is a significant part of the biotechnology industry. “GM” stands for “genetically modified.” Exercise 1 Overview Answer the questions below to obtain an overview of the article. Many questions can be answered by reference to the topic sentences. 1. 2. 3. 4. What kind of science does Jonathan Jones specialize in? He is writing in the BBC’s “Green Room.” What is that? Read the article synopsis. What does Professor Jones think about GM food crops? Read the whole of the introductory...
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...Fact of the Case This suit regarding damages for breach of fiduciary duty where plaintiff claimed against the first defendant and 3 others who holding director position in Kesang Corporation Bhd ('KCB') for transfering a property owned by him to a third party without his concern. The property is an apartment in Tanjung Tuan Port Dickson which was bought from a company known as Tanjung Tuan Resort Development Sdn Bhd which then transferred to KCB and then to third parties. The plaintiff's claims against the second, third and fourth defendants have previously been withdrawn. Plaintiff claimed against the first defendant for damages for breach of fiduciary duty as a director of the plaintiff's company. The trial of the case began on 21 March 2005. While the present case of trial still ongoing, Plaintiff applied to obtain a leave of Bankruptcy to proceed against the first defendant pursuant to Bankruptcy Act 1967 on 23 January 2007 who had hear adjudged as bankrupt on 11 July 2005.The case call up for continued hearing on 30 March 2007. The first defendant counsel inform the court that he had applied to the Director General of Insolvency for sanction pursuant to s 38(1)(a) of the Bankruptcy Act to defend the action and to retain Messrs David Lingam & Co as his solicitors and Mr. David Lingam as his counsel. On 13 September 2007, Encik Zahari who represented the Director General of Insolvency and Encik Sadacharam Raman as amicus curiae applied for an adjournment for sanction...
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...Advertisement Has WIRETIME, Inc., committed any torts? If so, explain. WIRETIME, Inc. might have committed written defamation, alongside BUGusa, Inc. by inserting an ad in a magazine saying that the corporations had defective and low quality merchandise. BUGusa must attest to four fundamentals to confirm a case against WIRETIME. Initially, BUGusa must prove that the announcements made in the advertisement are not factual. The ad was published in a magazine, proving the distribution to a third party component. The ad precisely cited BUGusa’s recording devices, me the criteria. The last part to show that BUGusa suffered harm is because of the advertisement. A substantial decrease in sales after the printing date of the advertisement is adequate evidence to prove the final element. Scenario: WIRETIME, Inc. (Janet) Has WIRETIME, Inc. committed any torts? If so, explain. In the situation between Janet and WIRETIME, Inc., Janet was called by the Human Resource manager for WIRETIME, Inc. and requested if she would come into work for them unknowing there is a contract between Janet and BUGusa, Inc. This contract states she is not permitted to be employed by any of BUGusa's competitors for the extent of the 2-year contract. Once she gave the manager a copy of the agreement, she was soon offered a 10% increase in her current salary, in addition a $5,000 bonus for signing. WIRETIME, Inc. did commit a tort. They committed a tortuous intrusion with existing contractual association...
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...Bus Radio Theft Investigation Case Joseph Hawley Sec/430 October 28, 2013 Damain Torres Bus Radio Theft Investigation Case In every crime discovered by the authorities, expect an investigation. It is done for the authorities to know more about the case at hand, to find out the responsible party, their reasons, why they chose the victims and so on. It is used to create a case and to give justice to what the victims has experienced. Although the main reason for investigating us take for example a case in Kelsey known as the “Bus Radio Theft Case”. It happened at one of the schools in Kelsey which is the Unified School District. The perpetrators choose to steal radios from school buses. Although the case happened a few years back, there are some aspects of investigations used in this case that we want to study and show you. In reviewing the said incident, we can simply learn one thing, how to solve the mystery involving radio bus thefts. We will take a look at how the investigators of the said case created and accumulated their documents, how they made observations and derive their resolutions from it. We will also take a look at some o the important and useful techniques they used to make the investigation a success including choosing the right people for questioning. The way these investigators compiled the information they gathered will be taken into consideration as well. The investigation about the bus radio theft incidents started after a report came in saying there...
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...Oregon v. Alvarez A139512 Facts: Maximilliano Alvarez is the Defendant in this case and Eric Johansen argued the versus the State of Oregon. The defendant appealed from conviction that was a gang-related assault. The defendant hit and beat a 16 year old with a metal baseball bat, and also his friend used a metal rod. The jury gave him guilty verdicts on two counts of first degree assault, and 3 counts of unlawful use of a weapon. The defendant pointed out an error on the first degree assault stating that the state did not prove that his assault caused the victim “serious physical injury” the defendant did not think that his actions did not cause damage to a point where the victim was at risk of dying. The court didn’t show evidence that when Mr. Alvarez hit the victim with the metal baseball bat that his hits created a “substantial risk of death”. Questions presented: 1. Was the beating that Mr. Alvarez gave to the victim enough to cause a substantial risk of death? 2. Should the defendant be able to get rid of the first degree assault to a lowered charge because the prosecutor didn’t show how his actions made the risk of death? 3. What is enough to cause “serious physical injury?” Answers/holding: We conclude, the court decided that because a blow to the victims head hard enough to make a “ding” sound, to have a wound where it exposed the skull, to have to need four stables and, cause the victim to be unconscious it still was a substantial risk of death. Also the...
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...considered how many different types of chemicals are on the food you are eating for dinner? That is exactly what Rachel Carson writes about in her novel Silent Spring. Pesticides are all around us, they are in the air we breathe, the water we drink and the ground we walk on. Their effects on our bodies and the environment are unknown, but chances are that they are not going to be good. Rachel Carson dedicates an entire novel to try to prove her point of how horrible they are for the world. She argues constantly that we need to find an alternative before it is too late. Within her arguments, Carson uses several different methods and types of evidence while trying to convey her point. Throughout the entire novel, Carson is constantly putting down the use of pesticides. However, everything she says would be useless if she did not have evidence. She uses qualitative and quantitative data several times throughout the book. Her use of qualitative data begins with her first paragraph. She describes the beauty of nature and how much life is abundant in it. Then as her fictional story continues, she begins to start explaining how none of this would be with the continuous use of pesticides. Carson also goes into detail describing the disastrous effects that it could leave on the environment as a whole. Her realistic descriptions of the possible harms of the pesticides can really appeal to the reader. With the vivid descriptions that she has, the reader can imagine the world as she describes...
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...Introduction Fresh Direct describes itself as the “new way to shop for food” on it’s about us page. As I watched more and more of the trucks make the rounds throughout New York since 2002 I thought to myself that this sounds like a pretty cool service. As a southerner who moved to New York in 1998, I used to buy in bulk and cook every meal upon arrival. At that time I was a 23-year-old grad student who would quickly realize: 1. with no family there was no need to buy in bulk and 2. my studies would win my time not cooking. I would soon eat out every single meal. When I did shop for groceries, it was in bulk for summer barbeques at specialty stores. I used specific Canal Street fishmongers for seafood. This experience in becoming a “time poor” New Yorker taught me how to survive on the services and specialty stores available. On October 10, 2008 I decided to try Fresh Direct and I’ve been a customer ever since. "After fresh and direct, the retailer's third most important consideration is convenience, critical in a market where restaurant competition is as significant as supermarket."1 At its most basic level, the company offers customers the convience of on demand fresh food for less than (or the same as) the supermarket. My first hand observations with how the company fulfills their promise are where I will start this exploration. I attempted to gain insight into the back-room activities and systems that make their offering possible through ordering, complaining, returning and...
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...The Value Of Our Actions. Sometimes is easier for people to understand what you mean by our own actions. The act of talking and not proving what you say might annoy people or disappoint them. In fact, showing what you mean when you’re teaching something is very helpful for society to understand better. And, also, words sometimes nowadays don’t mean the most understandable thing for people, you need to show it if you want to say it, or they will not believe you. Talking about if they will believe you or not, it depends on what you’re talking. For example, if you want to impress somebody, you need to show how impressive you are and tell always the truth before telling him or her lies. Because of that type of issues, people are starting to reject words that people (such as magazines) say without proof. Years ago, things were different because when someone said something, real or unreal, people used to believe in it. Of course, some kinds of things are still believed without proof, but that’s just because people want it to be real but the truth is that they aren’t. Truth or lie, people nowadays must show what they mean by actions that sometimes make people annoyed. In our society, things are getting very complicated because nobody agrees in what to believe in. Also, people say something but they don’t have any actions to show what they’re saying. In fact, there’s an action for everything you want to say, but finding the action is the hardest part. But, when people start finding...
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...Case 10-10 An Offer You Can’t Refuse Fast Eddie, a publicly held company, manufactures and installs refrigeration systems for governmental and commercial applications. Fast Eddie is being investigated by a governmental agency for overpricing on government sales during the period from 2003 through 2005 as well as allegations of misrepresentations by one of Fast Eddie’s former officers, Sweet Lou. The criminal and civil investigations began in late 2005. In the prior fiscal year, the company’s auditors, CPAs-R-Us, obtained management’s representation and a letter from Fast Eddie’s independent legal counsel that indicated that the ultimate outcome of the investigation could not be determined and that any potential payment for the alleged breaches would not have a material effect on the financial statements. Accordingly, no accrual was recorded in the financial statements, and CPAsR-Us issued a standard unqualified opinion on Fast Eddie’s 2006 financial statements. Fast Eddie’s fiscal year-end is March 31. The government commenced its investigation into the allegations in late 2005 by obtaining a subpoena for all of Fast Eddie’s corporate records (both hard copy documents and computer files) related to government sales during the period in question. In 2006, the government provided Sweet Lou with a report detailing the allegations of defective pricing. At that time, Sweet Lou alerted the other officers at Fast Eddie of the manner in which he had prepared the documents in question...
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