Forensic Science Problems

The misuse of forensic science and the problems associated with it. How some forensic discipline cannot provide accurate results, the example of a bite or the identification of shoe treads in the citing of evidence is most compelling where the identification and analysis are very unreliable. Besides, the testimonies that amplify the relationship between the evidence and the crime scene and the evidence obtained from an individual that portrays that the suspect is the source of evidence. The most interesting part is that forensic evidence can be altered with to produce fake results to do away with the evidence though it is termed as misconduct in forensic science. The faults and mistakes made during the forensic investigation leading to mixing up and alteration of evidence that occur mostly in laboratories yet people believe on the accuracy of forensic science, and nobody ever questions the results (Aronson et al. 2007)
DNA evidence is properly used in our system today. Following the problems that are associated with forensic science, solutions have been made to encounter those problems. These solutions include improvement in the research and setting of standards in forensic science through funding forensic science based research organizations. …show more content…
Victims can seek advice from lawyers concerning their rights as indicated in the act. In some cases, the DNA results might not be reliable thus makes the evidence to be faulty. In such cases, an individual is convicted of a crime he did not commit. If the act were not enforced, many innocent people would live their entire life in prison for what they did not do. In such cases, victims are allowed to file motions and reopen a sentence or plea. And the victims have a mandate to be heard at any public proceeding concerning the release, passed judgment or plea (Collins et al.