An Appropriate Balance? - A Survey and Critique of State and Federal DNA Indictment and Tolling Statutes

37 Pages Posted: 19 Sep 2008 Last revised: 17 May 2014

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Scott Akehurst-Moore

Northeastern University - School of Law

Date Written: September 17, 2008

Abstract

Akehurst-Moore discusses state and federal statutory responses to the recent availability of DNA evidence in criminal prosecutions. He identifies four emerging state models allowing DNA evidence in criminal investigations and analyzes how each extends the statute of limitations for actions brought against a defendant identified by use of a DNA profile. Akehurst-Moore then discusses the criticism surrounding the laws including constitutional requirements of reasonable certainty and the potential deleterious effect on evidence. Finally, he considers various state statutes that may present viable solutions.

Suggested Citation

Akehurst-Moore, Scott, An Appropriate Balance? - A Survey and Critique of State and Federal DNA Indictment and Tolling Statutes (September 17, 2008). Journal of High Technology Law, Vol. 6, p. 213, 2006, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=1269453

Scott Akehurst-Moore (Contact Author)

Northeastern University - School of Law ( email )

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