forensic expert
Evidence examination specialist
A forensic expert applies scientific methods to legal matters, analyzing evidence for court proceedings.
Forensic experts work in specialized fields—DNA analysis, ballistics, document examination, digital evidence, toxicology.
They examine crime scenes, test samples, and provide expert testimony: The forensic expert testified that the blood matched the defendant's DNA.
In popular usage, forensic expert often evokes crime-solving television dramas.
- fingerprint analysisIdentifying people by digit patterns
- blood spatterDispersed droplets of blood
- DNA profilingIdentification via genetic sequences
- chain of custodyDocumented evidence handling sequence
- time of deathWhen someone officially dies
handwriting analysis · legal standards · courtroom testimony · witness stand · spectrometry · chromatography · lab coat · scientific knowledge · criminal investigation · evidence · medico-legal · reasonable doubt · smoking gun · analytical thinking · autopsy · morgue · cross-examination · courtroom
- investigatorsdetective, investigator, inspector, sleuth, gumshoe
- specialistsanalyst, consultant, technician, cardiologist, dermatologist
- Murder Trialprosecutor, defense attorney, guilty, innocent, jury
- court rolesjudge, juror, plaintiff, defendant, prosecutor
- expert testimonycourt testimony, medical experts, specialized knowledge, admissibility, professional opinion
- crime fighterscop, detective, police officer, sheriff, investigator
forensic expertcriminal
Person who breaks laws
defense attorney · prosecutor · perpetrator · litigator · offender