Forensic chemistry and toxicology : an essential tool in effective criminal justice system / Arlyn M. Dascil-Cañete, BS. Chemistry, BS Crim, LL.B., MSCA, MPM, Forensic Chemist/Criminologist, Philippine National Police Crime Laboratory

By:

Cañete, Dascil, Arlyn M [[author]]

Publisher: Quezon City, Philippines : Wiseman's Books Trading, Incorporated, [2014]Edition: Revised and expanded editionDescription: xxv, 176 pages ; 23 cmContent type:

text

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unmediated

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volume

ISBN:

9789719617013

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DDC classification:

363.25 .C221

Summary: The author discusses the important part of Forensic Chemistry in the speedy investigation and in the administration of justice. Forensic Chemistry is a branch of Chemistry which deals with application of chemical principles in the solution of legal problems. She also said that this Science has an advantage over extracted confessions, eyewitnesses and other circumstantial evidence. It is regarded as the highest form of uncontestable and conclusive piece of evidence with the utmost legal significance. The value of the findings of the Forensic Chemists in convicting the guilty, as well as in clearing the innocent suspect, is well recognized. The author expanded and explained in details most of the theories in this subject. This manuscript is useful and is intended to serve as a guide for Criminology students, police investigators, law practitioners, Forensic scientists, as well as law students." -- Foreword

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Reserved Books	Main Library Filipiniana Section	363.25 .C221 2014 (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		0116654

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The author discusses the important part of Forensic Chemistry in the speedy investigation and in the administration of justice. Forensic Chemistry is a branch of Chemistry which deals with application of chemical principles in the solution of legal problems. She also said that this Science has an advantage over extracted confessions, eyewitnesses and other circumstantial evidence. It is regarded as the highest form of uncontestable and conclusive piece of evidence with the utmost legal significance. The value of the findings of the Forensic Chemists in convicting the guilty, as well as in clearing the innocent suspect, is well recognized. The author expanded and explained in details most of the theories in this subject. This manuscript is useful and is intended to serve as a guide for Criminology students, police investigators, law practitioners, Forensic scientists, as well as law students." -- Foreword