Defense Attorney Contesting DNA Evidence

Forensic DNA analysis technology has improved since the mid-1980s.  Technology has advance from a method that was often contested to today's Polymerase Chain Reaction - Short Terminal Reports (PCR-STR) analysis.  PCR-STR analysis has been determined admissible in almost every State.  Defense attorneys should consult with an expert in the field of DNA collection and analysis. The DNA expert can prepare challenges against how the DNA evidence was collected, packaged, documented and transported to the laboratory.  Did the lab technician have the experience and knowledge necessary to properly perform the test and do the statistical analysis? Is his/her conclusion properly supported by scientific evidence.  Issues such as contamination, additional analysis and chain of custody can be used to create a doubt about the prosecutor's case.  The DNA expert should be able to convey to the jurors the complexity of the science behind DNA analysis.

Forensic DNA laboratories can help you or your clients with issues relating to:

Criminal Matters, including murder or burglary
Sexual Assault
Criminal Paternity
Re-testing of State's Evidence
Auto accident and other fraud investigations
Product Tampering
Drug Test sample confirmations (non-DOT)