- 01 Introduction
- 02 Biology of DNA
- 03 Practical Issues Specific to DNA Evidence
- 04 Introduction to the Forensic DNA Laboratory
- 05 Assuring Quality in DNA Testing
- 06 Understanding a Forensic DNA Lab Report
- 07 Statistics and Population Genetics
- 08 Mitochondrial DNA & Y-STR Analysis
- 09 Forensic DNA Databases
- 10 Collection of DNA Evidence from Suspects and Arrestees
- 11 Pretrial DNA Evidence Issues
- 12 Victim Issues
- 13 Trial Presentation
- 14 Postconviction DNA Cases
- 15 Emerging Trends
Principles of Forensic DNA
for Officers of the Court
for Officers of the Court
Module 10 :: Collection of DNA
Topic 1 :: How a Suspect's DNA Is Obtained
DNA Collection in a Public Place (cont.)
As a general rule, however, when evidence is obtained in a criminal investigation or proceeding, several constitutional rights might be involved:
- The fourth amendment protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.
- The fifth amendment privilege against compelled self-incrimination.3
- The sixth amendment right to counsel.
- The guarantee of due process of law.
In most instances, there will be no fifth or sixth amendment issue.
