Principles of Forensic DNA
for Officers of the Court
Principles of Forensic DNA for Officers of the Court
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Module 7 :: Statistics

Topic 4 :: Interpreting Mixtures

Mixture Laboratory Reporting (cont.)

While most laboratories now provide some kind of statistical calculation to a mixed sample, it is possible that the laboratory may not base results on the specific circumstances of the case. One appellate court in Michigan held that a DNA mixture was not admissible without accompanying statistical evidence.

Online Link - Click here to view People v. Coy, 620 N.W.2d 888 (Mich. App. 2000).

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