As a former public defender, I am aware that substantial government resources may go toward investigating and prosecuting alleged sex crimes. Investigations may begin months or even years before an arrest is made. The recent arrest of a Tennessee man provides context. The accused, a 48-year-old former deputy at the Blount County sheriff’s office, has […]
Can challenges be raised against DNA evidence?Read More
Although DNA evidence may be characterized as irrefutable proof in television and movie dramatizations, real life applications raise some concerns. Specifically, there are variables that can affect the reliability of DNA evidence. One of the biggest problems with DNA samples is contamination, resulting in tainted evidence. DNA evidence must be properly collected, processed with care […]
