In all, it could take four or more years in New Mexico to be able to work as a forensic scientist. However, it is up to the individual to decide if they want to pursue forensic science beyond four years and complete either a master’s degree or even a PhD, which could add multiple...
For example, suppose that in a prosecution for possession of illegal narcotics, Police Sergeant A recovers drugs from the defendant; X gives police officer B the drugs; B then gives the drugs to police scientist C, who conducts an analysis of the drugs; C gives the drugs to Detective D, ...