What is a "Forensic Scientist"?

A forensic scientist is a general term for an expert in a particular field that examines evidence for the purpose of presenting his/her finding in a court of law. There are many different disciplines in forensic science, an example of which is "forensic accounting" (examines a money trail to determine if a crime is committed and by whom). The most common types of forensic scientists are listed in the web site of the American Academy of Forensic Sciences. Go to: http://www.aafs.org/employ/brochure1.htm to read more about the different forensic science disciplines.  more

A forensic scientist or crime laboratory analysts, give scientific proof, information, and expert opinions to judges, juries and lawyers.  more