DNA Evidence and Forensic Science

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New forensic methods have made crime scene investigations easier. One piece of evidence can often prove a person’s innocence or guilt. You can combine or use different techniques such as fingerprinting, DNA typing, ballistics and toxicology to get information about a crime. Some procedures yield reliable and valid results, while others may produce unreliable or inexact conclusions. “DNA Evidence and Forensic Science” examines the history and opinions of this fascinating topic. It covers everything from the early days of fingerprinting for civil servant identification to the most recent advances in DNA typing in criminal investigation. Multiple perspectives and different decisions can be found in documents such as the Employee polygraph Protection Act (1998) and current case studies like Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals. This valuable volume contains a concise and up-to date overview essay, capsule biographies and a large annotated bibliography. It also includes a chronology of important events, agency and organization listings, as well as a glossary that will help readers to explore the controversy around DNA evidence and forensic sciences. The topics covered include: what type of forensic evidence should be allowed during legal proceedings; whether law enforcement should take DNA samples from suspects in criminal investigations; and whether the federal government should establish a national database on ballistics.