Thai attorneys’ understanding of forensic evidences

Abstract

         The objective of this study was to examine Thai attorneys’ understanding of forensic evidences and how they used forensic evidence in the criminal cases. This research is qualitative research. The participants were 398 Thai attorneys nationwide who attended training at the Lawyers Council. The surveys were conducted by using questionnaire on general topics of forensic science including attorneys’ views concerning the reliability of common forensic disciplines. Descriptive statistics were obtained for all demographic data and the associations of the data with questionnaire scores were assessed with the Chi-Square statistical analysis. The study revealed that Thai attorneys had a moderate level of understanding of forensic evidences as suggestions by their average scores. The Chi-Square statistical analyzed indicated that the scores were significant different depending on participants ages and on work experience. However, there was no association between the scores and gender, education level, or workplace. Finally, these results from this study may have significant implications for Lawyers Council planning to expand scientific evidence training course programs.