- 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 Daubert Test
The Daubert test was announced in an opinion of the U.S. Supreme Court and implemented through the Federal Rules of Evidence. The three main prongs of Daubert are as follow:
- The testimony must be based upon sufficient facts or data.
- The testimony must be the product of reliable principles and methods.
- The witness must have applied the principles and methods reliably to the facts of the case.17
Many states use the Daubert standard.
