Hey, Pedro, have you ever heard of a famously female named Amanda Knox who was convicted of, and then acquitted of, the same murder twice in 2007? Well, Ms. Knox spent four years in prison before being freed in 2011, for the murder of 21-year-old Meredith Kercher, Ms. Knox’s roommate. (Brayson, 2016) However, Ms. Knox’s case was re-tried in 2013 for the same murder because of biological evidence for DNA analysis. Ms. Knox and her then-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito were tied to Kercher's murder were a kitchen knife, and a bra clasp was tested for DNA evidence.…
Evidence Interpretation Over the years, there have been several cases that have been resolved with a false guilty plea or cases where a guilty party was not convicted of a crime. There are various elements that play a role in solving cases; evidence is a one of these key elements. Many factors can determine if the evidence submitted before a court of law is accurate such as how the evidence is collected, if proper protocell was followed before the laboratory’s handling of the evidence, and if the evidences was accurately processed by the crime scene laboratory by various forensic scientists. Furthermore, with the advances in technology in today’s society, various pieces of evidence such a DNA analysis have been considered a crucial element…
Beneficial information in the event of solving a crime or higher power to control each person's life? DNA fingerprinting is a sore topic for Americans. Although there may appear to be pros of having everyone's DNA on file it seems to be not enough when you compare it to all the of the cons. The United States government collecting samples of blood, hair, and skin to put our DNA on file? Our DNA, the only part that is ours in that no one has the same DNA as another (unless you’re an identical twin) and making it theirs and anybody else's for that matter due to it being on file for all to observe.…
While supporters of using DNA profiling believe that it is the best way to identify individuals, those opposed to DNA profiling applied to criminals believe that it might occur several dilemmas related to ethical issues. While there are many ways to use DNA profiling, there are two…
Television is a prominent aspect of popular culture. Whether TV viewers believe it or not, the mind can be morphed by what is shown in all types of television shows, reigning true especially in crime dramas. Recently, with the rise of these crime dramas on TV, the effect is increasing. Crime drama viewers are becoming “educated” through watching the shows. Some of these television-educated people are being called to jury duty and are going with a false sense of knowledge.…
However, the analysis of DNA has not come far enough to be the only evidence needed for conviction in criminal cases. Using circumstantial DNA evidence can have major effects on stakeholders…
1. What is your thesis statement? Innocent individuals have been wrongfully convicted for crimes that they did not commit. This has happened in the past, before DNA technology was available, however, it continues to happen today. Some people have spent several months behind bars, while others have spent decades behind bars, all while being innocent.…
For this reason, DNA fingerprinting has been useful in identifying “John and Jane Does” victims who are unknown. Consequently, the World Trade Center tragedy called for genetic analysis on an unprecedented scale (Marieb, 2009, p.459). In the same way, suspects can be proven that they were at the scene of the crime. In some states certain criminal offenders have to provide DNA samples, which are classified and stored (Marieb 2009 p. 459). Getting DNA samples can also prove that some people are truly innocent about ten people were released from death row, after genetic evidence freed them.…
The topic of genetic testing is laced with controversy in today’s society. An abundance of well-researched and well-articulated arguments exists on each side of the discussion. It is beneficial that one considers both sides before making assertions in favor or against the institution of genetic testing. Some of the benefits of genetic testing include assisting doctors in making healthcare decisions, providing patients with clarity for an illness that would otherwise go undiagnosed, and screening newborn babies for specific diseases or mutations. Despite its benefits, however, there is a plethora of complications that accompany genetic testing.…
Why DNA test is a new good approach and tool to improve your life? One of the most important ways to improve your life is to go for a DNA test. Many hidden things about you will be revealed by DNA. Whether you are having problem with your IQ, EQ or you are not successful in business, you are battling different diseases and facing many difficulties in life, DNA test can help you solve most of the problems.…
A genetic disorder is a problem caused by one or more abnormalities in a human body . The disorders are rare , but they are possibly handed down from the parents’ genes , or maybe new mutations . One example of a genetic disorder is Tay Sachs disease . Another example of a disorder is polycystic kidney disease . What Does Genetic Testing Tell You…
Huntington disease (HD) is a neurodegenerative disorder affecting 1 in every 10,000 individuals (Halpin, 2011). Genetic predictive testing is a good option for at-risk individuals to know if they will develop the disease. Therefore in this paper, I will discuss HD genetic testing advancements, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the test. HD is an inherited neurological disorder that results in involuntary movements as well as cognitive and psychiatric disturbances (Warby et al., 2014).…
This is why science such as DNA should be strongly considered to help prove the guilt or innocence of the defendant; it’s essential. In order to fix this issue, there has to be improved police training, video recordings, and provision of expert witness testimony in order to have clearer evidence and confessions. Police reports can be also be sloppy if the officer does not get complete and accurate…
(How DNA Evidence Works, howstuffworks, 2015). Overall DNA testing should be used to solve criminal investigations, with minor changes to the system, our forensic scientists and other personnel involved in the investigation will obtain accurate results and the worst criminals in our societies will be convicted, making this earth a safer…
DNA is used to determine paternity test, figuring out deformities in human beings, and even figuring out someone’s ancestry background. But, in the criminal justice field they use DNA for identifying criminals or victims with accurate biological evidence (2014). I do feel DNA testing should always be mandatory. I believe this because when DNA is collected during an arrest this could help take a criminal off the streets and placed in prison or jail. Every crime committed can provide the right data to convict a person or persons responsible for a crime or help free suspects that are wrongfully accused of a crime.…