Problems of Arson Investigation Arising under State Fire Marshal Acts
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Evolution of Fire Investigation and Its Impact on Arson Cases
T he first step in investigating an alleged arson fire is to make certain that the fire was, in fact, intentionally set. Except in the most obvious cases, this step requires expert assistance from a knowledgeable fire investigator. Unfortunately, many practicing fire investigators in the United States today are not knowledgeable, and this has led to several high-profile miscarriages of justice....
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عنوان ژورنال: The Journal of Criminal Law, Criminology, and Police Science
سال: 1956
ISSN: 0022-0205
DOI: 10.2307/1140425