Lexis Nexis DNA Handbook, 2nd Edition
One Year Subscription Only Terms
Subscribers receive the product(s) listed on the Order Form and any Updates made available during the annual subscription period. Shipping and handling fees are not included in the annual price.
Subscribers are advised of the number of Updates that were made to the particular publication the prior year. The number of Updates may vary due to developments in the law and other publishing issues, but subscribers may use this as a rough estimate of future shipments. Subscribers may call Customer Support at 800-833-9844 for additional information.
Subscribers may cancel this subscription by: calling Customer Support at 800-833-9844; emailing customer.support@lexisnexis.com; or returning the invoice marked 'CANCEL'.
If subscribers cancel within 30 days after the product is ordered or received and return the product at their expense, then they will receive a full credit of the price for the annual subscription.
If subscribers cancel between 31 and 60 days after the invoice date and return the product at their expense, then they will receive a 5/6th credit of the price for the annual subscription. No credit will be given for cancellations more than 60 days after the invoice date. To receive any credit, subscriber must return all product(s) shipped during the year at their expense within the applicable cancellation period listed above.
Product description
How Do You Deal With DNA Evidence?
DNA evidence is now commonplace in criminal trials, due to rapid advances in sophisticated analysis technology. These developments also mean that DNA has tremendous value in quasi-criminal and civil matters, such as clarifying family relationships and identifying senders of private or confidential communications. Regardless of the scenario, DNA evidence is highly legislated and subject to rigorous procedures and standards.
DNA Handbook, 2nd Edition gives lawyers the scientific foundation they need to effectively represent clients, communicate knowledgeably with forensic scientists, and handle DNA evidence according to the evidence law. Topics include:
- What DNA is, how forensic DNA profiles are produced, and how they are interpreted
- Enhancements in DNA and RNA technology since publication of the first edition in 2002
- Legal framework for collecting and preserving DNA samples, trial practice and post-conviction issues, and non-criminal uses of forensic DNA
- Changes to Canada's criminal legislation - introduced January 1, 2008 - that significantly impact the collection of DNA evidence and inclusion of DNA profiles in the Canadian National DNA Data Bank
The authors include a forensic biologist, a Crown Counsel, and a director in a leading laboratory that provides forensic DNA testing services - covering all areas of DNA expertise.
Discover How To:
- Present DNA evidence in the courtroom
- Question and cross-examine expert witnesses on all critical areas
- Identify and review relevant sections of a disclosure document
- Interpret a reporting officer's conclusions
- Assess the reliability of DNA evidence, taking into consideration error, "error rates" and other possible forms of interference
- Make use of the Canadian National DNA Data Bank under the new legislation
Features
- Numerous diagrams illustrating technical aspects of DNA typing
- Lawyer and police forms for seeking a National DNA Data Bank order, collecting DNA samples, and other critical procedures
- Journal and internet resources for further research
- Glossary of key forensic DNA terms
- Checklist for executing a DNA warrant
Who Should Buy This Book?
- Criminal lawyers and Crown Counsel who need to identify strengths and weaknesses of forensic DNA and expert testimony
- Civil law practitioners and police who can now use forensic DNA testing in accident reconstruction, personal privacy issues, hospital queries, and other corporate cases
- Family and immigration lawyers who must verify family relationships in custody and support situations and where family members face potential immigration problems
- Police who must follow correct procedures for collecting and submitting DNA samples or risk negating its value as evidence
Table of contents
Table of Figures
Table of Cases
Introduction
Chapter 1: An Introduction to DNA and Forensic DNA Analysis
Chapter 2: Producing a DNA Profile
Chapter 3: Assessing the Significance of a DNA Profile Match
Chapter 4: Paternity Analysis
Chapter 5: Method Validation and STR Casework Examples
Chapter 6: Collecting and Preserving Samples for Forensic DNA Analysis
Chapter 7: DNA Evidence in the Courtroom
Chapter 8: Post-Conviction Issues
Chapter 9: DNA Data Banks and the National DNA Data Bank of Canada
Chapter 10: Forensic DNA, Private Laboratories, and Civil Issues
Appendices
