- 01 Introduction
- 02 Biology of DNA
- 03 Practical Issues Specific to DNA Evidence
- 04 Introduction to the Forensic DNA Laboratory
- 05 Assuring Quality in DNA Testing
- 06 Understanding a Forensic DNA Lab Report
- 07 Statistics and Population Genetics
- 08 Mitochondrial DNA & Y-STR Analysis
- 09 Forensic DNA Databases
- 10 Collection of DNA Evidence from Suspects and Arrestees
- 11 Pretrial DNA Evidence Issues
- 12 Victim Issues
- 13 Trial Presentation
- 14 Postconviction DNA Cases
- 15 Emerging Trends
Principles of Forensic DNA
for Officers of the Court
for Officers of the Court
Module 11 :: Pretrial Issues
Topic 2 :: Expert Testimony in DNA Cases
The Frye Test (cont.)
Some States use a modified Frye test. California, for example, has established a three-pronged test:
- The reliability of the method must be established, usually by expert testimony.
- The witness furnishing such testimony must be properly qualified as an expert to give an opinion on the subject.
- The proponent of the evidence must demonstrate that correct scientific procedures were used in the particular case.16
