DNA in the Legal System: The Benefits are Clear, the Problems Aren't Always

Authors

Jason Borenstein, School of Public Policy at Georgia Tech

Abstract

The article discusses the dual nature of DNA technology in the criminal justice system, highlighting its significant benefits, such as exonerating the wrongly convicted and solving cold cases, while also addressing its limitations and challenges. It emphasizes that DNA evidence, while powerful, is not infallible and should not overshadow other forms of evidence. The author underscores the need for cautious use of DNA evidence, proper legal standards, and addressing human fallibility to ensure justice.

Disciplines

Criminal Law | Criminal Procedure | Evidence | Law | Legal Remedies

Recommended Citation

Jason Borenstein, DNA in the Legal System: The Benefits are Clear, the Problems Aren't Always, 3 Cardozo Pub. L. Pol’y & Ethics J. 847 (2006).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cplpej/vol3/iss3/9