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In this assignment, you will be reviewing the use of DNA by justice officials. Using the assigned reading, the DeVry University Library, and other academic resources, please respond to the following.
Discuss the federal DNA Identification Act of 1994.
Is DNA evidence alone enough to acquit or convict an individual? Why or why not?
How often is DNA evidence used in criminal cases?
Do you think citizens have a privacy interest in biological materials such as DNA?
For example, some argue that collection of DNA without a warrant amounts to an unreasonable search under the fourth amendment.
Do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Support your position with research.
If you support the collection of DNA from individuals, are there certain groups you would target first, for example, convicted felons, all who are arrested, victims, and so forth?
With further advances in DNA technology, do you think we could effectively solve much crime by requiring submission to a DNA bank at birth?
Why or why not? What facts led to your conclusion?
What effects do you think the use of DNA evidence will have on the justice system in the future?
Include at least one article in support of your conclusions from the DeVry University Online Library.
Your response should be approximately two to three pages in length (not including the cover sheet and references page). Use the APA template
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. List your sources at the end of the paper. You should include a minimum of two academic resources to complete your paper.
This homework assignment is worth 100 points. It will be graded using the DNA assignment rubric
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The paper should be in essay form. An essay is a composition that is intended to be an analytical, interpretative, original response about the topics and examples in question. An appropriate response should fully answer all questions. It should be organized, have a purpose, and contain examples to support the purpose. Each essay response should be edited for grammar, spelling, typos, and correct punctuation. The writing style should demonstrate an understanding of the material assigned and integrate multiple points of view, using vocabulary reflective of the topics discussed over the course of the week.