DNA Testing and Capital Punishment
Technology from the Crime Scene to the Courtroom
Excerpt
In the late nineteenth century, fingerprinting revolutionized crimefighting. Now, over a century later, DNA evidence is expanding the scope of forensic investigation and playing an increasingly important role in our criminal justice system.
In This Issue
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Foreword
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DNA Testing
Overview of the Technology and its Use
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Legislative Background
Recent Action on Death Penalty Reform
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The U.S. Prison Population
Trends and Characteristics
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Capital Punishment
State and Federal Profile
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Bill Summary
Major Provisions of the Innocence Protection Act
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Pro & Con
Should the Senate Approve the Innocence Protection Act?
