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DNA Evidence: From Crime Scene to Courtroom (with Some Time Spent in the Lab)

Total Credits: 3.0 CLE, 3.0 Criminal Law Specialization

Average Rating:
   15
Categories:
Criminal Litigation |  Trial Practice
Original Program Date:
Nov 02, 2022
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Description

This presentation includes an overview of the basics of DNA and the DNA vocabulary, crime scene evidence, lab processing and results.  

Topics include: 
    • How DNA evidence might be left at a crime scene. 
    • How DNA evidence is collected, packaged and processed. 
    • The steps taken in the lab in extracting, quantifying and typing DNA results from items found at         the crime scene. 
    • How the results are interpreted and how statistics are used to describe the uniqueness of the results.
    • The use of DNA databases to develop possible suspects.  

Faculty 
Timothy J. Agan, Maricopa County Office of the Legal Advocate (Chair)
Jon Eliason, Maricopa County Attorney's Office
Dana Chapman, Forensic Scientist III - Forensic DNA, Phoenix Police Department Crime Laboratory



Handouts

DNAEvidenceMaterials11022022.pdf (2 MB) 84 Pages Available after Purchase

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Overall:      4.7

Total Reviews: 15

Comments

Cathey C

"Participants so well versed in their subject matter"

Sean C

"Very good presentation about material that can be quite dry."

Joseph B

"Very difficult subject that was patiently explained to non-scientists. Good job!!"

Maureen S

"As a former prosecutor I found this incredibly interesting, helpful & relevant to such a quickly evolving field. The speakers were among the most impressive of any experts I’ve ever seen on an SBA MCLE program. Props to all!"

Mark M

"good presentation, materials are helpful"

Olivia A

"A lot of great information and very engaging. Learned a lot from the course. "

Larry R

"There was a plethora of information regarding DNA processing that I had no inkling before."

Marc V

"I thought the material was explained in a way that someone can truly understand it. "

Jeffrey R

"The speakers were all very knowledgeable about DNA testing and how it would be presented in a courtroom. They all had extensive courtroom experience which made their seminar presentations very meaningful to counsel, and were well aware of the challenges DNA testimony would create to a jury. They offered suggestions and anecdotes about how to convey the underlying science, not only to jurors but also to counsel. The seminar was very much a valuable learning experience. "
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