The book will also serve as a reference for attorneys and judges seeking information in such areas as doctored photographic evidence and valid procedures in the chain of evidence. After discussing basic photography and equipment, the author outlines photographic procedures for autopsy, assault, and child abuse; traffic fatalities and hit and run accidents; latent prints; the crime scene; fire investigation and arson; and surveillance. The concluding chapter examines court presentation and challenge. Review questions, numerous photographs, a glossary, and an index are supplied. (Publisher summary modified)