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Principles of Forensic DNA for Officers of the Court

Constitutional Right to Counsel (cont.)

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The main issues, therefore, are whether there is a lawful seizure of the individual or the DNA evidence, whether any consent to search is lawful, and whether the means of obtaining the DNA evidence comply with due process principles. Each of these issues is discussed in turn. 5

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