- 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 1 :: Introduction
Topic 1 :: DNA Evidence Overview
Admissibility Issues
Rigorous challenges have resulted in standards for the process of DNA analysis and the admissibility of DNA evidence. Rather than refuting the scientific basis for DNA analysis, lawyers and judges now find themselves in admissibility hearings delving into issues such as contamination, quality assurance, and Fourth Amendment protections.
