Forensic DNA Evidence Expert Witnesses

Forensic DNA evidence expert witnesses are professionals who testify in court proceedings relating to the correct interpretation of DNA evidence. They have the knowledge and experience needed to assess and interpret genetic and related evidence, such as paternity testing, that help the judge or jury decide a case. The expert witness thoroughly explains technical information related to DNA-based tests while providing his or her opinion on courtroom matters. They understand molecular biology concepts enough to explain them for a non-scientific audience, often consisting of court personnel or jurors. Expert witnesses can provide significant services relating to analyzing data derived from various types of forensic testing such as: STR typing (short tandem repeats), mtDNA (mitochondrial DNA), RFLP (Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism) and SNaPshot mini sequences testing. To ensure accuracy, they examine statistical probabilities on the likelihood an individual is linked with a crime scene or particular evidence found therein; this analysis takes into account degree of relationships – family members versus others. In some instances, they review reports submitted by others in order to advise lawyers on their contents so that questions for cross-examination can be posed more effectively within legal proceedings. Furthermore, forensic DNA evidence expert witnesses can help resolve circumstances which involve inheritance disputes regarding deceased estate issues based upon test results which point out familial ties between individuals involved in probate cases before courts. Here also statistical calculations are employed so that decision makers understand that attachment percentages have been rigorously established as part of an overall reporting process relying upon cutting edge technology delivering comprehensive genetic profiling data sets reflecting kinship connections between people being assessed for purposes associated with specific legal assignments at hand.