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DNA evidence / Alan Marzilli.

Author/creator Marzilli, Alan
Format Book and Print
Publication InfoPhiladelphia : Chelsea House Publishers, ©2005.
Description128 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm.
Subject(s)
DNA fingerprinting--United States.
Evidence, Expert--United States.
Forensic genetics--United States.
Series Point/counterpoint
Point-counterpoint (Philadelphia, Pa.) ^A612833
Contents Using DNA to solve crimes -- Point : prosecutors overstate the reliability of DNA evidence -- Counterpoint : DNA evidence provides a reliable basis for convictions -- Point : collecting DNA samples threatens privacy -- Counterpoint : DNA profiling has the sole purpose of solving actual crimes -- Point : DNA banks are growing too rapidly -- Counterpoint : comprehensive DNA data banks are necessary for law enforcement -- Point : the most pressing use for DNA evidence is freeing the wrongly convicted -- Counterpoint : the most pressing use for DNA evidence is solving cold cases -- The future of DNA evidence.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 112-114) and index.
LCCN 2004010212
ISBN0791080927

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Joyner General Stacks KF9666.5 .M37 2005 ✔ Available Place Hold
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