DNA forensics

DNA forensics

The application of the science of DNA to analyze evidence involved in criminal and civil litigation.

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annealing temperature ta

Legal services; DNA forensics

An annealing temperature is approximately 5°C below the lowest melting temperature Tm of the pair of primers used.

appellate court

Legal services; DNA forensics

A court of appeals that hears appeals from lower court decisions.

artifact

Legal services; DNA forensics

Any non-allelic product of the amplification process (Stutter or Minus A) or anomaly of the detection process (Pull-up or Spike).

The American Society of Crime Lab Directors – Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD-LAB)

ASCLD-LAB is a crime lab accreditation program organized to review and inspect the quality assurance of forensic laboratories and insure that specified standards are followed. Accreditation is only ...

attorney

Legal services; DNA forensics

A lawyer, counselor or advocate serving as a party's representative in the dispute-resolution process.

attorney-client privilege

Legal services; DNA forensics

The client's right to refuse to disclose and to prevent any other person from disclosing confidential communications between the client and the attorney.