Discuss the Use of Scientific Evidence in the Courtroom and the Factors

question 15

Essay

Discuss the use of scientific evidence in the courtroom and the factors that must be considered to establish scientific validity. What are the advantages and disadvantages to using scientific evidence in court? Should this type of evidence be used by judges and juries with no scientific training? Explain your reasoning.

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Definitions:

False Pretenses

The act of knowingly making untrue statements or deceiving others to obtain goods, money, or services unlawfully.

Mutual Exchange

An agreement where two parties exchange goods, services, or other considerations of value, with each party benefiting from the transaction.

Promissory Estoppel

A legal principle preventing someone from arguing that an unenforceable promise they made should not be upheld, because the other party relied on that promise to their detriment.

UCC

All commercial activities in the United States are subject to the intricate legal structure of the Uniform Commercial Code.