Practice question
A DNA laboratory is not accredited, but offers evidence of substantial forensic casework and analyst qualifications. The opposing party says non-accreditation alone makes any assessment legally impossible. Which is best?
- Non-accreditation conclusively proves every result false
- The court must assess the required foundation, including the laboratory’s relevant experience and credibility
- Experience makes methodology irrelevant
- Every accredited laboratory result is conclusive
- The analyst’s job title alone proves all safeguards
Legal references
- AM 06-11-5-SC, Section 7: https://lawphil.net/judjuris/juri2007/oct2007/am_06_11_5_sc_2007.html
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