Services
Case experience spans the spectrum of offense categories and case types. Including but not limited to sexual assault, family crimes, burglary, assault, homicide, male DNA, and touch DNA.
Case File Review
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Ensure laboratory SOP compliance with consideration to national standards and guidelines
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Determine if best course of action was taken with evidence exam and sampling
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Examine lab and serology notes for completeness and accuracy of reporting
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Comprehensive review of final report to all documented results and conclusions
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Discuss any documented QA/QC nonconformities
Data Analysis
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Independent review of data
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2nd opinion on interpretation and conclusions
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Verification of artifacts and interpretability
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STRmix/probabilistic genotyping report review of number of contributors, diagnostics, propositions/alternative propositions, and statistics
Research and Training
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Present on general DNA concepts
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Other training topics upon request
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Search peer reviewed scientific articles related to case details as needed
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Other research upon request based on case scenario with respect to transfer, persistence, prevalence, and recovery
Court Services
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Depositions
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Expert Witness Testimony
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Observe and examine government expert testimony for accuracy and biases
Pre-Trial Preparation
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Explain in detail results/findings of review performed
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Assist with terminology and questions for cross examination
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Q&A for direct examination
Testing Observation
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Laboratory observation of evidence consumption testing or other laboratory observations as needed