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Forensic Science Meets the Law in Criminal Practice

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Forensic Science Meets the Law in Criminal Practice
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Session 1: Science Meets the Law: Article 11.073 - CCP Article 11.073 has been described as an antidote to convictions based on ‘junk science.’ Examine whether that description is accurate and explore the inner workings of this trailblazing statute. 

Session 2: Future Issues with Regards to Forensic Sciences - This presentation provides a high-level overview of burgeoning forensic science issues in fields such as toolmark examinations, digital forensic analysis of cell phones beyond location data, and of course shaken baby syndrome. The presentation also covers the role of the Office of Capital and Forensic Writs in representing individuals whose convictions rests on flawed forensics.

Includes: Video Captions Audio Transcript Paper Slides

  • Total Credit Hours:
  • 1.25
  • Credit Info
  • TX, CA, PA
  • TX MCLE credit expires: 7/31/2027
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Sessions

Credit
1. Science Meets the Law: Article 11.073
(Jun 2026)

Paul Still

0.50 0.00 0.00 0.50
Downloadable Materials
Transcript (txt)
Paper (pdf) – 15 pgs
Slides (pdf) – 49 pgs

Session 1 —27 mins 0.50

Science Meets the Law: Article 11.073
(Jun 2026)

CCP Article 11.073 has been described as an antidote to convictions based on ‘junk science.’ Examine whether that description is accurate and explore the inner workings of this trailblazing statute.

Originally presented: May 2026 Conference on Criminal Appeals

Paul Still, Texas Court of Criminal Appeals - Austin, TX

2. Future Issues with Regards to Forensic Sciences (Jun 2026)

Sarah Brandon

0.75 0.00 0.00 0.75
Downloadable Materials
Transcript (txt)
Slides (pdf) – 58 pgs

Session 2 —42 mins 0.75

Future Issues with Regards to Forensic Sciences (Jun 2026)

This presentation provides a high-level overview of burgeoning forensic science issues in fields such as toolmark examinations, digital forensic analysis of cell phones beyond location data, and of course shaken baby syndrome. The presentation also covers the role of the Office of Capital and Forensic Writs in representing individuals whose convictions rests on flawed forensics.

Originally presented: May 2026 Conference on Criminal Appeals

Sarah Brandon, Office of Capital and Forensic Writs - Austin, TX