Leah Rose

This article examines the persistence of bite mark analysis in U.S. courts despite overwhelming scientific evidence of its unreliability. It argues that judicial precedent allowed flawed forensic methods to gain legitimacy due to the absence of legislative standards. The piece highlights systemic vulnerabilities in the justice system and advocates for statutory reform to ensure forensic evidence is scientifically reliable and courts do not rely on untested or discredited methods.

Leah Rose provides a considered analysis of the jurisdictional differences in Safe Injection sites between the US and Canada.