Combined DNA Index System

had a huge effect on whether the defendant could be charged guilty or not guilty. The use of the Frye standard made the results of the DNA sample which the prosecution needed to use in this case to determine the guilt of the defendant inadmissible which could result in the defendant getting out of these charges. The conclusions to this case included that the DNA forensic identification methods were generally acceptable,…

While anthropology is a scientific study of all aspects of human development and interaction, forensic anthropology studies identifying characteristics on the remains of an individual. In other words, anthropology focuses more on culture while forensic anthropology focuses on bones. Analysis of someone’s bones can help in determining the sex, race, age, stature, injuries, and time of death. These factors can link a suspect to a crime and reveal what happened to a person before death (antemortem)…

DNA Fingerprinting Introduction Background: DNA fingerprinting is one of the great discoveries of the late 20th century,that has revolutionized forensic investigations. (Roewer 2013) The complete DNA of each individual is unique, with the exception of identical twins. It is this difference that can be used by forensic scientists to match specimens of blood , tissue, or hair follicles to an individual with a high level of certainty. A DNA fingerprint, therefore, is a DNA pattern that has a…

The Use of DNA Testing Problems are a part of everyday life; some are just bigger than others. Problems within the judicial system are very important issues to be covered. There is a reason that this is a problem and many proposed solutions. DNA testing needs to be used in the judicial system to help eliminate wrongfully convicted citizens. DNA evidence is not used enough in trials. This is a problem because states have the technology and resources available to them and still conviction…

with human hair, human hair can be tested to determine the color, shape, and chemical composition of the hair, and often the race of the individual. The presence of toxins, dyes and hair treatments are notes. If the hair still has a follicle attached, DNA testing can be used to identify an individual.…

Evaluation of the Methods Used The three main forensic methods used in this case are forensic hair analysis, forensic fibre analysis and forensic DNA analysis. The forensic hair analysis in this case was not accurate or adequate to convict Guy. Guy was convicted because supposedly the hairs that were found on Christine matched his. However, this was not accurate as hair evidence cannot be used for identification purposes. It can only be used as corroboration to strengthen a case. The…

My Argumentative Essay 2% of people in the US prison system are equal to 46,000 people, that’s been convicted of a crime they have not done but are in jail. According to the article “DNA Technology and Crime” “In 1992 lawyers Barry Scheck and Peter Neufeld created the Innocence Project, a legal organization aimed at overturning wrongful conviction through DNA profiling. Since then, more than two hundred criminal convictions have been overturned in the United States alone.” The Innocence…

Q: What is a DNA Analyst? What do they do? A: A DNA Analyst is someone who is responsible to find the biological information on someone, usually in the sake of a crime scene. The work is crucial, but is used for good like in solving a case. Q: What is expected as a typical job day of a DNA Analyst? A: The typical day consists of running multiple labs specialized in DNA tests, including DNA purification, PCR amplification, and fluorescent DNA analysis. These results can be used in the…

Each person has their own unique DNA that makes them different from others. The scientists had invented the DNA analysis procedures which helps to bring down the criminals due to the DNA that they left behind the scene. These techniques are collecting the DNA specimen and extracting DNA from the specimen. In addition, other areas such as immunohistochemistry (IHC) and forensic chemistry also help the investigators to complete their jobs. DNA analysis is also used to prove the relationship…

With the onset of television shows like CSI and NCIS, people have their own views of how the Criminal Justice System uses and obtains forensic evidence. One of the main issues with the media influence today is how people assume that forensics in the real world is exactly like the shows that portray it. “If people’s reactions to crime and criminals are generally shaped by the mass media, then it seems reasonable to assume that public reactions to criminal cases are shaped by shows like CSI”…