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DNA Evidence:
DNA testing is probably the most significant forensic science breakthrough
in the 20th century. DNA evidence has the ability to free the innocent
and convict the guilty without prejudice. DNA analysis is a scientific
and therefore unbiased procedure, providing useful evidence for the
prosecution as well as the defense.
Criminal Defense
Defense attorneys can now use DNA to clear their clients name in a number of
crimes, especially in physically violent crimes such as homicide and sexual assault.
For example a woman who is sexually assaulted may have the assailants DNA present
in, on, or around her. The assaulter may have left behind this evidence in his
semen, a piece of hair, or his skin under the victims’ fingernails etc.
all of which provide DNA for testing. This DNA can be processed for human identification
and a sample of the accused persons DNA can be compared to the assaulters, leaving
no question as to the accused innocence.
Key Investigative Solutions can provide you with DNA evidence analysis at
a cost much less than those of the state laboratory and the results are returned
in a fraction of the time saving you time, money, and most importantly, your
freedom.
Parentage/Paternity Testing
DNA testing is synonymous with paternity and parentage testing. Such testing
is typically employed to identify the father of a child in legal disputes. A
simple swab of the mouth is all it takes for Key Investigative Solutions to provide
definitive proof of paternity
The test may be self-administered at home or work. Typically,
the results are available within one week of the time the laboratory receives
the specimens.
For home testing, Key Investigative Solutions offers a DNA Identification,
Collection and Storage Kit which enables the user to easily provide a sample
specimen and
mail it in to our office.
Infidelity
Suspicions of extramarital affairs and infidelity regarding one's significant
other are increasingly common. And although one may hide guilt and account for
unexplained absences, DNA evidence is irrefutable.
Bodily secretions during and after a sexual encounter are deposited on a number
of items, including bed sheets, undergarments, discarded bathroom tissues, bath
towels, carpet and couch cushions. Using a wide range of serological and DNA
analysis techniques, the laboratory can identify a unique genetic profile from
a wide variety of stained and disposed of items.
Identity can even be profiled when the suspicious party has abstained from sexual
relations for some time. A mouth swab can be taken to establish a reference standard
for elimination purposes when examining DNA taken from stained items.
Sexual Harassment
Perpetrators in sexual harassment cases often unwittingly leave behind evidence
of their identity, whether by touching the victim or by sending obscene letters.
Using new DNA investigative tools, cases involving threatening or harassing
letters can now be solved. Recent advances in technology offers the capability
of extracting a genetic profile from everyday items, as well as from trace
evidence offered by old and degraded items.
Please contact us for pricing and any questions.
When the decisions of tomorrow rest upon the fact of today,
KEY is your solution!
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