- 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 14 :: Postconviction
Topic 1 :: Framework for Considering Cases
Classifications
Potential postconviction cases can be classified into five broad categories to assist in the consideration of whether DNA testing should be pursued.
Depending on the legal standard governing State postconviction DNA testing in the applicable jurisdiction, DNA testing may be of value in appropriate cases that are classified into categories 1-3.1 DNA testing will likely not be performed in cases that fall into categories 4 or 5.
