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Minnesota Criminal Defense & Forensic Law Firm

Injustice Anywhere is a Threat to Justice Everywhere

Serving Southwest Minnesota

Challenging DNA Evidence in Court: Defense Tactics That Matter

DNA evidence is often viewed as definitive proof in criminal cases, but it is not immune to error or misuse. While DNA can be a powerful investigative tool, its reliability depends on proper collection, handling, testing, and interpretation. Mistakes at any stage can lead to misleading results that unfairly impact a case. Challenging DNA evidence…

The Problems With Touch DNA and Low-Template DNA in Criminal Cases – A Guide From a Minnesota Criminal Defense & Forensic Attorney

Touch DNA and low-template DNA (also called low-copy-number DNA) have become increasingly common in criminal prosecutions over the past two decades. The premise sounds powerful: investigators can recover DNA from objects that were merely touched or brushed, and labs can amplify traces so small that they contain only a handful of cells. Prosecutors often present…

Cognitive Bias in Forensic Science: How It Can Affect Your Criminal Defense…

Cognitive Bias in Forensic Science: How It Can Affect Your Criminal Defense More Blog Posts When most people hear the term forensic science, they think of hard, objective facts—DNA matches, fingerprints, ballistics, and digital evidence that seem indisputable. On television, forensic experts are portrayed as neutral scientists who simply “follow the evidence.” In reality, forensic…