DNA Identification Law and Legal Definition
DNA identification is a method of identifying an individuals patterned chemical structure of genetic information by analyzing the deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in order to identify the source of a biological specimen such as blood, tissue, or hair. It is commonly used to prove/disprove an individuals commission of a crime such as murder or rape. It is often used to determine the paternity of a child.
Legal Definition list
Related Legal Terms
- Acceptable Identification of Goods and Services Manual
- Adoption Tax Identification Number
- Adoption Taxpayer Identification Number
- Aggravated Kidnapping
- Alien Documentation, Identification and Telecommunications Card
- Alien Documentation, Identification and Telecommunications System
- Association of Forensic DNA Analysts and Administrators [AFDAA]
- Automated Fingerprint Identification System
- Automatic Identification System [AIS] [National Security]
- Bank Identification Number
