Encyclopedia of DNA and the United States criminal justice system
By: Louis J. Palmer.
Publisher: McFarland & Co.
Published: 2004
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 464
Subjects: DNA fingerprinting -- Encyclopedias; Forensic genetics -- Encyclopedias; Justice, Administration of -- United States -- Encyclopedias
Genres: Encyclopedias.
Other titles: Encyclopedia of DNA and the U.S. criminal justice system; DNA and the United States criminal justice system
Description: "This encyclopedia provides straightforward and comprehensive information on the role of DNA in the American courts. Numerous entries explain the relationship of forensic DNA analysis to microbiology, population genetics, statistics, and the legal rules of the admissibility of scientific evidence. Full texts, preceded by summaries, are presented of all the statutes created by the states and the federal government that address the forensic use of DNA analysis, and the edited text of judicial case opinions that address specific DNA issues. There are many entries on organizations that use DNA testing to free wrongly convicted defendants and on individuals who were released from prison (many from death row) after DNA tests proved their innocence."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 453-456) and index.