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Study finds that DNA can be fabricated at the scene of the crime!

Saturday, August 22, 2009 by Matthew J. Ruff

In a surprising new study scientists have found that DNA, the so called gold standard of proof in criminal cases, is on shaky ground. Scientists have disclosed that a person’s DNA can be faked, which can then be planted as evidence at a crime scene. It may seem like CSI science fiction, but scientists at Nucleix have demonstrated that bodily fluids such as blood and saliva taken from one person can be identified as taken from a different person altogether... Read More
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Topic: Technology and Science

Are Polygraph tests reliable?

Saturday, February 14, 2009 by Matthew J. Ruff

The short answer to this question is no.  Courts in virtually every state in the nation do not allow polygraph tests to be used in Court due to the fallibility of the science.  As a criminal defense attorney I advise clients to never take a polygraph the reason for this advice is because most examiners that work for the police will a... Read More
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Topic: Technology and Science

The problems with mouth alcohol and breath testing in DUI cases.

Saturday, January 10, 2009 by Matthew J. Ruff

One of the big problems with breath testing in DUI cases is the issue of mouth alcohol contamination of the sample. "Mouth alcohol" refers to the presence of any alcohol in the mouth or airway duringbreath testing after having been arrested for DUI. If even small amounts of raw alcohol exist during a breath test, then the results will be a false high reading. This is because the breath testing device assumes that the alcohol is from the deep part of the lungs; the machine multiplies... Read More

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Topic: Technology and Science
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