- 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 13 :: Trial Presentation
Topic 3 :: Expert Witnesses/Evidence
Expert Witness Preparation (cont.)
Pretrial preparation for expert testimony should review:
- What was analyzed (including chain of custody questions).
- Testing procedures used.
- Reasons for inconclusive/no result.
- Significance of results.
- Accreditation and certification of the laboratory and personnel.
- Laboratory's quality assurance program (include proficiency testing).
- Qualifications and history.
- Exhibits/Demonstrative evidence.
- Manner in which testing results will be presented.
- Areas likely for cross-examination.
