02314cam a22003253u 4500 44552 UtSlPG 20260610134025.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 HV Mitchell, C. Ainsworth (Charles Ainsworth), 1867- Science and the Criminal Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-12-31 Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) "Science and the Criminal" by C. Ainsworth Mitchell is a detailed analytical work written in the early 20th century. This book examines how scientific discoveries and methods have been employed in criminal investigations and trials, shedding light on the interplay between legal frameworks and advancements in forensic science. Through various case studies, the author discusses the application of scientific evidence, both for the prosecution and the defense, illustrating the complexity of truth-finding in the realm of justice. At the start of the text, the author introduces the ongoing struggle between law-makers and law-breakers, highlighting how advancements in science have repeatedly shaped the investigative landscape. Mitchell emphasizes the limitations of contemporary detectives, suggesting that a scientifically trained investigative force could significantly improve the resolution of crimes. The opening portion also presents a series of illustrative cases that showcase how deductive reasoning and scientific evidence have been pivotal in solving crimes or exonerating the innocent, underscoring the necessity of scientific approaches in legal matters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Evidence (Law) Criminal investigation Criminals -- Identification https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/44552 85391 85391