- 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 11 :: Pretrial Issues
Module Objectives Review
If you have successfully completed Module 11, you should be able to—
- Understand discovery issues involved with DNA evidence.
- Recognize pretrial legal questions related to DNA evidence.
- Have knowledge of specific discovery items requested in cases in which DNA testing occurs.
- Recognize issues important to defendants in criminal cases with potential DNA evidence.
- Recognize DNA-related issues for persons who plead guilty to, or are convicted of, criminal charges.
You have successfully completed Module 11, Pretrial DNA Evidence Issues. Click "Next Page" to proceed to Module 12, Victim Issues.
