Principles of Forensic DNA
for Officers of the Court
Principles of Forensic DNA for Officers of the Court
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Module 10 :: Collection of DNA

Topic 2 :: Key Legal Issues Surrounding the Collection of DNA Evidence

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Hayes v. Florida

When an individual is stopped by police upon reasonable suspicion of criminal activity, the question is whether police may secure a DNA sample, either at the scene of the stop or by briefly transporting the individual to a nearby police station, hospital, or other facility.

 

 

 

 

 

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