Forensic Evidence in Criminal Matters
It’s crucial that you can understand expert reports and evidence to ensure that you can act in the best interests of your clients. Hear from respected experts in their fields who will guide you so that you won’t be held back by the science. Examine a sample of forensic evidence topics including DNA, toxicology, cyber and psychiatry as well as the latest technology and how it’s being used as evidence in court.
Description
Attend and earn 3.5 CPD units in Professional Skills
Chair: TBA
1.30pm to 1.35pm: Opening Comments by the Chair
1.35pm to 2.25pm: Forensic Criminology: Advances and Developments
- A review of DNA evidence covering advances in recovery of DNA, complex DNA mixture interpretation and statistics, searching on the National DNA database, familial searching, DNA phenotyping and topical court issues regarding transfer, persistence and deposition of DNA
- An overview of the forensic evidence provided by the chemical criminalistics unit including gunshot residue, paint, glass, fibres and ignitable liquids
Presented by Dr Sharon Neville, Branch Director, Criminalistics, Forensic & Analytical Science Service
2.25pm to 3.15pm: Forensic Toxicology, Drugs & Driving Toxicology
- Explore the current capabilities and latest developments in drug testing
- Delve into the challenges of the constantly evolving illicit drug market and discover how science and the law is keeping pace
Presented by Dr Santiago Vazquez, Branch Director, Forensic & Environmental, Forensic & Analytical Science Service
3.15pm to 3.30pm: Afternoon Tea
3.30pm to 4.20pm: Psychiatrist and Psychologist Reports: Deciphering the Details
- Key issues to note when dealing with psychiatrist reports
- How to interpret psychiatrist reports
- Issues to consider during sentencing
- Section 32 Mental Health treatment plans
Presented by Dr Stephen H Allnutt, Senior Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist
4.20pm to 5.10pm: Cyber Forensics: Trending Issues & Key Problems to Look Out for
- How computer forensics fits into criminal forensics
- Cloud investigations/Privacy Act
- Doctored documents, wills, etc
Presented by Dr. Allan Watt, Director, Digital Forensic
5.10pm to 5.15pm: Final Q&A and Closing Comments by the Chair