Laws of Evidence History of Fingerprints in Trials Research Paper

History of Fingerprints in Trials

Research and report on the history of using fingerprints in criminal trials.

• Describe the development and use of fingerprints at trials and some of the advancements that have taken place, as well as the current concerns with the use of fingerprint evidence in court.
• Discuss arguments for and against fingerprint evidence in criminal trials, noting whether this evidence can be misused by the prosecution against the defendant.
• Identify how at least one other country’s legal system use of fingerprints as evidence.

Paper Instructions:

• Your paper should be 2-3 pages in length (not including the required title and reference pages).
• Include discussion and citation of at least three credible sources