Opinion ID: 1873955
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 3

Heading: Admissibility analysis under the three-pronged test.

Text: Prong I: The theory. Considering both the record in this case and the holdings of other courts that have addressed this issue, we hold that as to the DNA matching evidence there is a theory, generally accepted in the scientific community, that supports the conclusion that DNA forensic testing can produce reliable results. Caldwell; Pennington; Ford; Castro; Schwartz; Spencer; Andrews; see also People v. Wesley, 140 Misc.2d 306, 533 N.Y.S.2d 643 (N.Y.Co.Ct. 1988). We described that theory earlier. As we explain in detail presently, we do not hold that this portion of the test was met concerning the DNA population frequency statistical evidence (e.g., in Perry's case, Dr. McElfresh's testimony that the probability of finding similar DNA was 1 in 209,100,000). Prong II: Techniques. Considering the holdings of other courts that have addressed this issue, we hold that there are current techniques that are capable of producing reliable results in DNA matching and that are generally accepted in the scientific community. Caldwell; Ford; Pennington; Castro; Schwartz; Spencer; Andrews. Again, we do not hold that this portion of the test was met concerning DNA population frequency evidence.