Forensic DNA Statistics: Still Controversial in Some Cases

William C. Thompson; Laurence D. Mueller; Dan E. Krane

Forensic DNA Statistics: Still Controversial in Some Cases

William C. Thompson, Laurence D. Mueller, Dan E. Krane

Wright State University

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Abstract

Although forensic DNA testing is well established, experts sometimes disagree about the interpretation and statistical characterization of test results. This article will describe the key controversies and will explain what lawyers need to know to recognize and deal with controversial types of DNA evidence.

Original language	American English
Journal	Champion: The Official News Report of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
State	Published - Dec 1 2012

Keywords

Cybergenetics
DNA
Drop Out
Error
Evidence
Forensic
LCN
Low Template
Statistic

Disciplines

Biology
Life Sciences
Medical Sciences
Medicine and Health Sciences
Systems Biology

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Forensic DNA Statistics: Still Controversial in Some Cases

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