Forensic Chemistry
A Forensic Chemist can handle various areas of forensic evidence, including:
- Arson / Fire Investigation
- Footwear / Shoe Marks
- Glass Fragments
- Oils and Lubricants
- Paint Traces
- Security Dyes
- Tool Marks
Forensic Chemistry evidence appears in a great many cases, for example footwear marks or tool marks found at the scene of a burglary, glass fragments found on someone’s clothing from a vehicle collision, paint traces deposited from a weapon or matching manufacture marks on drugs wraps.
It is always important to have such evidence independently examined and assessed, as the evidence may not be as strong as implied, for example, how common are a brand / style of trainers being considered or the type of glass found as small fragments on someone’s jacket?
Our Experts are able to:
- Analyse glass fragments, oils, lubricants, paint trace, security dye evidence
- Compare footwear marks with footwear / shoes from an individual
- Compare the evidence with different alleged scenarios
- Consider the likely cause of fires and associated mechanics
- Consider secondary transfer mechanisms and potential causes of contamination
- Examine exhibit continuity, handling and integrity
- Examine striations / manufacture mark evidence
- Examine tool mark evidence
- Produce detailed reports in S9 statement format
- Provide advice to Barristers and Solicitors
- Provide expert testimony at Court
If you require a quotation for a specific case please see our ‘Estimates’ page for all the information you need.
