Introduction to criminal DNA analysis -- Forensic DNA testing -- Interpretation and statistical evaluation of DNA evidence -- Criminal DNA databases -- The pitfalls of DNA testing -- DNA testing errors -- DNA evidence interpretation errors -- DNA evidence during trial -- Challenging DNA evidence in the courtroom -- Post-convictional DNA testing -- Ethical aspects of DNA testing
Summary
Written specifically for students or practitioners of criminal law, this work gives readers an in-depth understanding of DNA evidence in criminal practice and clearly explains how it is obtained and how it can be successfully challenged in court
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 161-165) and index
