Sheri’s Sidebar Edition #2

Sheri’s Sidebar Edition #2  March 24, 2023 1) Miranda Rights must be on the recording-strict compliance 2) Dash Cams must be kept on for the entire event RCW 9.73.090(1)(c) 3) Police must inform you of being sound recorded ...

Sheri’s Sidebar Edition 1

Edition #1   March 10, 2023 1) Right to an attorney: 1st, 6th, 14th Amendments 2) Court cannot impose sentencing condition to “obey all laws” – only DOC can 3) Expert witnesses cannot be impeached or cross exam...

Forensic Interviewing in Cases of Suspected Child Abuse

Challenging the Evidence: Explosive and Fire Evidence (4.2012)

An overview of the 2009 NAS Report assessment and possible strategies to challenge this evidence.

Challenging the Evidence: Hair Evidence (3.2012)

A summary of the 2009 NAS Report findings and strategies to challenge this evidence at trial.

Challenging the Evidence: Shoeprint and Tiremarks (3.2012)

Summary of the findings of the 2009 NAS Report and avenues to challenge this evidence at trial.

Challenging The Evidence: Paint Evidence (7.2011)

Challenging the Evidence: Fingerprints, Palm and Sole Prints (Friction Ridge Analysis) (2.2012)

Challenging The Evidence: Fiber Evidence (2.2012)

Challenging the Evidence: Bloodstain Pattern Analysis (2.2012)