Crime Scene Case Review
A crime scene case review involves reading and analyzing crime scene reports, lab reports, photographs, and scene diagrams associated with your case. These objective reviews by a forensic consultant in Texas often generate questions and areas that need further investigation. The analysis may confirm or refute statements, evidence, or hypotheses put forth by opposing counsel. Let us arm you with the knowledge to help you build a strong case. Below is a list of some of the topics addressed in the review.
- Was the crime scene processed using current best practices?
- Were Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) adhered to during scene processing?
- Were there signs of cross-contamination?
- Was the scene secure?
- Were there issues with the crime scene processing methodology?
- Was there a proper chain of custody?
- Was evidence missed?
- Was the crime scene and evidence properly photographed?
- Was the evidence appropriately measured?
- Do the crime scene diagrams accurately depict the scene?
- Were advanced searching and processing techniques appropriately completed?
- Do the reports misstate the evidence or overstate reconstructive efforts?
- Do the scene findings make sense?
- Are there other interpretations and conclusions as to what occurred?