Module 11 :: Pretrial Issues
Topic 3 :: Defendant Issues

Science

The defendant may seek access to the following information:

An explanation of DNA testing and interpretation of results.
An assessment of the accuracy of the prosecution lab's conclusion in the case.
The significance of that conclusion in terms of the overall evidence in the case.
A defense expert to evaluate the residual portion of the evidence at his/her own expense.
An independent laboratory to conduct DNA testing if consumption is an issue.