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FOOTWEAR IMPRESSIONS – impressions that
result when footwear, feet, or tires tread on a
moldable surface such as earth, clay, or snow.

FOOTWEAR PRINTS – are prints that result when
footwear, feet, or tires contaminated with foreign
matter such as mud, grease, or blood are placed
on a smooth, firm surface (e.g., a floor, a chair,
paper). Also called residue prints.

FORCIBLE ABDUCTION – Under Art 342, RPC, they
are 1) the person abducted has to be a woman,
regardless of her age, morality and reputation; 2)
against her will; and 3) with lewd designs.

FORCING CONE - rear portion of the revolver barrel,
at the cylinder end, that is slightly tapered to make
it easier for the bullet to enter the barrel as it
emerges from the cylinder charge hole

FORENSIC – pertaining to the courts.

FORENSIC ACCOUNTANTS – are accountants who
specialize in analyzing financial evidence and
testifying as expert witnesses in cases of white-
collar crime.

FORENSIC BALLISTIC – the study of recovered
projectiles to identify the firearms which fired
them. It could be better termed as firearms
identification. The science of investigation and
identification of firearms and ammunition used in
crimes.

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