- 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 13 :: Trial Presentation
Topic 4 :: Trial Presentation
Direct: Expert Voir Dire
Introduce the witness and discuss his or her qualifications:
- Education.
- Current job duties.
- Work experience/training.
- Professional associations.
- Licenses/board certifications/proficiency tests.
- Presentations/lectures/teaching.
- Publications, peer-reviewed and others.
- Prior testimony/prior qualification by courts as expert.
- Testimony for defense as well as prosecution.
