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DNA Evidence

DNA tests have the potential to produce powerful and convincing results, but that potential is not always realized. Careful evaluation sometimes reveals significant problems that render DNA evidence far less probative than it might initially appear.

If you are new to DNA evidence, click "Where do I start" for a tutorial.

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  • Forensics Library
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        • DNA Dr. Ranajit Chakraborty DNA Dr. Ranajit Chakraborty
          Document 3-29-05 Transcript of Ranajit Chakraborty DC Frye hearing on admissibility of cold hit evidence
          [ Submitter: DC PDS  |  more info ]
          Document People v. Robinson (CA), Dr. Ranajit Chakraborty (Dec. 2003) Then a professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, the transcript covers two days of testimony, focusing on the statistical significance of a cold hit in California's DNA database.
          [ Submitter: D.C. PDS  |  more info ]
          Document CA vs. Pizarro Transcript of testimony given by Dr. Chakraborty on direct and cross examination. Focus is on statistics and database concerns.
          [ Submitter: PDSDC  |  more info ]
          Document CA vs Deo, Kumar, Narayan and Singh Transcript of direct and cross-examination testimony given by Dr. Chakraborty during CA vs. Deo, Kumar, Narayan and Singh. Statistical and database issues are the focus of questioning.
          [ Submitter: PDSDC  |  more info ]