{"product_id":"introduction-to-forensic-dna-evidence-jane-moira-taupin-9781439899090","title":"Introduction to Forensic DNA Evidence for Criminal Justice Professionals","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe use of DNA profiling in forensic cases has been considered the most innovative technique in forensic science since fingerprinting, yet for those with limited scientific knowledge, understanding DNA enough to utilize it properly can be a daunting task. \u003cb\u003eIntroduction to Forensic DNA Evidence for Criminal Justice Professionals\u003c\/b\u003e is designed for nonscientific readers who need to learn how to effectively use forensic DNA in criminal cases.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWritten by a forensic scientist world renowned for her expertise in clothing examination, the book provides a balanced perspective on the weight of DNA evidence. Going beyond a simple explanation of the methodology, it arms attorneys and other criminal justice professionals with knowledge of the strengths and limitations of the evidence, including the danger in relying on DNA statistical probabilities in the determination of guilt. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book covers the most common DNA methods used in criminal trials today-nuclear DNA short tandem repeat (STR) techniques, mitochondrial DNA, and Y-STR profiling. It helps prosecutors know when to emphasize DNA evidence or proceed with trial in the absence of such evidence. It assists defense lawyers in knowing when to challenge DNA evidence and perhaps employ an independent expert, when to focus elsewhere, or when to secure the advantage of an early guilty plea.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy imparting practical and theoretical knowledge in an accessible manner, the book demystifies the topic to help both sides of the adversarial system understand where DNA evidence fits within the context of the case.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jane Moira Taupin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1439899096\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781439899090\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e CRC Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/20\/2013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 192\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.70lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 5.90w x 0.50d","brand":"Jane Moira Taupin","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46431354126591,"sku":"9781439899090","price":82.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_ff125ff6-4a20-4d49-ad04-35d251a219cf.jpg?v=1735141072","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/introduction-to-forensic-dna-evidence-jane-moira-taupin-9781439899090","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}