14 May How much effort ?do?you?think?should and?analyst?put in?to find sperm cells to prove ?sexual assault??As a jury member would you want to se
Sperm or no sperm, that is the question
How much effort do you think should and analyst put in to find sperm cells to prove sexual assault? As a jury member would you want to see that the analyst found sperm OR would you be convinced if the analyst detected DNA, such as a Y chromosome indicating male contribution to the stain? This is a question that crime labs are now addressing and it's been a topic of some discussion in the courts and courts of appeals.
Nurses vs Doctors in collections of evidence from victims
Do you think a victim of a sexual assault should be examined by a nurse practitioner or Medical Doctors or DO’s? This topic sometimes comes up in court, the whole system has changed.