Frye Standard

The Frye Standard is a legal guideline used to determine whether scientific evidence can be admitted in court. It requires that the science or techniques presented must be generally accepted by the relevant professional community at the time the evidence is introduced. Essentially, courts look for broad approval within the scientific community to ensure that the evidence is reliable and credible. This standard helps prevent unproven or dubious scientific methods from influencing legal decisions. It’s often used in fields like fingerprint analysis, ballistic testing, or other forensic sciences to establish the admissibility of evidence.