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DNA in the Court
Title: DNA in the Court
Category: Science & Technology
Details: Words: 639 | Pages: 2.7 (approximately 235 words/page)
DNA in the Court
DNA
DNA is somewhat new in the forensic world. Before DNA, people were tried and convicted based on fingerprint analysis, the Greiss test, and lie detectors. However, all of these procedures have proven to be less reliable than DNA. DNA is the genetic make up of a person. In the book article “DNA in Court” by William Tucker, Tucker pointed out that “ no two people, except identical twins, have the same genetic makeup (Tucker 577).” This
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tests are performed correctly and no mistakes are made in the process, DNA should be used. The problem that has arisen is the regulation of the labs. If there were a federal order for regulation, DNA in the courts would not be as big of a dilemma as it is now. Until there are regulations set on the process in which DNA is tested, it should not be allowed to be used in criminal courts.
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