Some DNA Samples Don’t Meet Federal Regulations Some local law enforcement agencies nationwide are compiling their own databases of DNA samples collected from suspected criminals and innocent people, according to an article in The New York Times. The article in the New York Times yesterday detailed how several law enforcement…
Ruling Upholds DNA Law in New Jersey and Other States In a ruling earlier this week, the Supreme Court authorized police to collect DNA samples from people arrested for serious crimes. The ruling effectively upholds laws in states such as New Jersey, which allow law enforcement to collect DNA samples…
Supreme Court bars officers from forcing blood tests on most DUI suspects Police officers can no longer force people suspected of driving while drunk to take a blood alcohol test without a warrant. Officers must request a search warrant with corroborating evidence if the motorist declines a blood test during…