Dna Evidence
/ˌdiːɛnˈeɪ ˈɛvɪdəns/
Definitions
- (n.) Biological material analyzed to link a person to a crime scene or victim.
The court admitted the DNA evidence to establish the defendant's presence at the scene.
- (n.) Evidence derived from genetic analysis used in forensic investigations to support identification.
DNA evidence was crucial in exonerating the wrongfully convicted individual.
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Commentary
DNA evidence must be carefully collected and preserved to maintain admissibility, given its powerful probative value and potential privacy concerns.
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