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A Man Was Charged Based on DNA Alone A man was accused of a violent crime he did not commit, because his DNA was found in the wrong place. There were no eyewitnesses who identified him. No surveillance footage. No known connection to the victim. No motive. Just DNA. The prosecution’s theory was simple: “His…
A defendant’s guide to probabilistic DNA evidence — and why a high likelihood ratio is not the same as proof of guilt. You’ve just been told the DNA doesn’t lie. Here’s what they didn’t tell you about the number. STRmix is probabilistic genotyping (PG) software used by forensic laboratories, including the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal…
The smallest amount of DNA, too little to see, too little to measure without a microscope, can be enough to charge you with a serious crime in Minnesota. Your DNA was found at the scene. That is what the prosecutor is going to tell the jury. What the jury does not hear is that the…
Minnesota DNA Defense Attorney Explains How DNA Evidence Is Challenged Jurors often hear a statistic without ever hearing the assumptions behind it. Many defendants never realize the real battle is hidden inside the underlying data. If DNA evidence is being used against you in Minnesota, the lab has already drawn its conclusions. A report has…
A Minnesota Criminal Defense Perspective A “DNA match” is often presented in court as powerful, definitive proof. Jurors hear that a defendant’s DNA “matches” evidence from a crime scene, and the implication is immediate: the science proves guilt. What Does a DNA Match Mean? (Short Answer) A DNA match means a person’s genetic profile is…
DNA evidence does not prove guilt, especially in complex mixture cases. What is often presented in court as objective science is, in reality, a layered process built on assumptions, statistical modeling, software settings, and human decision-making. DNA mixture interpretation is not a direct measurement. It is a scientific opinion generated from data, assumptions, and software…
Ginny Barron is a Minnesota criminal defense attorney who focuses on and regularly litigates cases involving forensic DNA evidence. DNA evidence has become one of the most powerful—and most misunderstood—forces in modern criminal prosecutions. In Minnesota assault cases, it is often presented as if it answers the ultimate question: what happened. It does not. Jurors…
What If the DNA Matches but You’re Innocent? Hearing the words “the DNA matches” can feel surreal. For many people, it sounds final—almost like the case is already over. DNA evidence carries enormous weight in criminal prosecutions because it is often viewed as objective, scientific, and conclusive. But the truth is more complicated. DNA evidence…
In one forensic study, multiple laboratories were given the exact same DNA mixture and asked to interpret it. The result? Different labs reached different conclusions about whether a suspect could be included. That finding highlights a critical reality that many Minnesota juries are rarely told: DNA evidence is not always a single, objective answer. DNA…
In modern criminal prosecutions, DNA evidence is often treated as the gold standard—objective, scientific, and nearly infallible. But the reality is more complex. Small technical artifacts, like DNA “stutter,” can significantly impact how evidence is interpreted and presented in court. If you are facing charges involving forensic evidence, it is critical to work with an…
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