Principles of Forensic DNA
for Officers of the Court
Principles of Forensic DNA for Officers of the Court
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Module 13 :: Trial Presentation

Topic 4 :: Trial Presentation

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Openings in a DNA Case

During the opening statement, attorneys should be careful not to misstate or overstate the character of the DNA evidence that will be presented.

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