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.

Introduction to DNA Testing Broad overview of DNA typing technologies, including the major legal issues raised by each. A good place to start if you are new to DNA evidence. [ 01/14/03  |  Submitter: Thompson  |  more info ]

• Forensics Library
  • DNA
    • DNA Weblinks
    • DNA Model Pleadings
    • DNA Research (Scientific & Legal)
    • DNA Government Expert Materials
    • DNA Defense Expert Materials
    • DNA Database Issues
      • Cold Hit Statistics Frye Hearing--DC
      • Cold Hit Statistics Frye Hearing--MN
      • 4th A. General Challenge--NJ--Crim
      • 4th A. General Challenge--DC--Civil
      • 4th A. General Challenge--DC--Crim
      • 4th A. General Challenge--MA--Crim
      • 4th A. General Challenge--AK--Crim
      • CODIS Near-Match Discovery--AZ
      • CODIS Near-Match Discovery--CA
      • CODIS Near-Matches Discovery--DC
      • 4th A. Arrestee Challenge--MN--Crim
      • 4th A. Arrestee Challenge--NE--Crim
      • Unauthorized CODIS Entries Causing Arrest
    • DNA Civil Rights Issues
    • Daubert Hearings
    • DNA Court Opinions
    • DNA Training Materials
    • DNA Misidentifications-Important Cases
    • DNA Lab Procedures (QA, QC, SOPs, audits, etc.)
    • DNA Lab Analysts (Fraud, Proficiency)
    • DNA Lab Testing Kits and Software
    • Y-STR Testing
    • Mitochondrial DNA
    • Back up to Forensics Library