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DNA for the Paralegal - Forensic DNA presentation including CSI them song, fade in text, med transition and DNA twisted pair slice background. Good for new paralegals and lawyersTRANSCRIPT
Forensic DNA for the Paralegal
First and Foremost, Which DNA?
• Deoxyribonucleic Acid
aka DNA
• Human Genome DNA
• Forensic DNA
When is Forensic Testing Required?
• Identify potential suspects.• Exonerate wrongly accused people.• Identify catastrophe victims. • Establish paternity/family relationships. • Identify endangered/protected species. • Detect bacteria and other organisms.• Match organ donors with recipients.• Determine pedigree for seed or livestock.• Authenticate consumables.
What is a DNA Fingerprint?
• Profiling, Testing, Typing or Genetic Fingerprinting are Synonymous.
• Saliva, Sperm, Blood, Hair, Skin Cells, or Human Tissue Samples.
• Encrypted Sets of Numbers That Reflect a Unique DNA.
What is the DNA Databank?• COmbined DNA Index System aka “CODIS” Blends Computer and DNA Technologies.
• FBI-Managed Dual Index System of Convicted Offender and Forensic Indexed Databases.
• 5 Million DNA Profiles in 2007.
• 500,000 DNA Sample Backlog in 2007.
DNA Standards and Uniqueness• FBI Sets the Standard w/13
Genetic Markers or LOCI.
• There are Between 4 and 40 Variations of LOCI.
• 1 in 5B Chance of Matching.
• DNA Forensics are Superior • to Eyewitness or Fingerprints.
What Are the Technologies Used in Forensic Investigation
• Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism
• Polymerase Chain Reaction
• Short Tandem Repeat• Michondrial• Y-Chromosone
Where Are the Samples Tested?
• Bureau of Forensic Services aka BFS.• Scientific Arm of the CAGO.• Collect, Analyze and Compare
Forensic Evidence.• Specialized Training and Services.
Handling DNA
• Understanding the Lab Report: The First Item you Need in a DNA Report
• Looking Behind the Lab Report: Are the Laboratory's Conclusions Fully Supported by the Test Results?
• Chain of Custody
Ethical, Legal and Social Concerns on DNA
DataBanking
• Privacy• Genetic Traits• Destruction• Statute of Limitations• Arrestees vs. Convicted
Shocking DNA Events
• Twin Birthing from Different Fathers• False DNA Evidence Planted at
Crime Scenes• DNA Test Kits for 10yo at Target
Stores Online
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