After reading Chapter 7 Fingerprints, read this Case Study: Conviction Through Enhanced Fingerprint Evidence and pay attention to the various techniques studied in Chapter 7.
Review Determining Admissibility of Evidence and Judging Scientific Evidence located in Chapter 1 (pp. 20-22).
Post a well-reasoned response to the following:
Why were the ruling of Frye v United States and Daubert v Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, Inc were even considered in this case?
What role did class and individual characteristics play in the outcome of the case? (Chapter 5)
Give your opinion on the admissibility of enhanced evidence - should the courts allow enhanced evidence? If so, why do you agree with the admissibility of enhanced evidence? If not, support your opinion with reference to actual cases or scholarly literature.