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Accused of a Crime?
http://www.worldlawdirect.com/article/514/Accused_
Source: World Law Direct

This article by Frederick Dirkson describes what to do if you are accused of a crime. It includes basic advice, how to find and work with an attorney, and how to work with the system.
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RCW 43.43.754 DNA identification system -- Biological samples -- Collection, use, testing -- Scope and application of section
http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?section=43.43.
Source: Washington State Legislature

This is one of Washington's laws about DNA data bases. The law describes who must submit a DNA sample for DNA identification and how DNA samples are taken. The law specifies that DNA samples may be retained but will only used for the purpose of providing DNA or other tests for identification analysis and prosecution of a criminal offense or for the identification of human remains or missing persons. The law also authorizes the submission of results from DNA samples to CODIS, the national DNA data base.
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DNA Forensics
http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome
Source: Human Genome Project

An overview of DNA forensics, including how DNA is used to identify living organisms (including people), various ways in which DNA identification is used in society today, methods of DNA typing and DNA technology, the use of DNA to solve crimes, federal legislation on the use of DNA technology to fight crime, the national DNA database CODIS, and the ethical, social and legal issues surrounding the use of DNA data bases. Additionally, the article contains links to many other helpful resources about DNA and forensic identification, and you can also find out more about the Human Genome Project by clicking on links on the left side of the screen.
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Genetic Fingerprinting
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Genetic_fingerprintin
Source: Wikipedia: The Free Encyclopedia

This is an encyclopedia article about genetic fingerprinting, otherwise known as DNA testing, DNA identification, or DNA profiling. The article discusses how genetic fingerprinting is done and how it is used in criminal investigations and trials. The article also provides an overview of famous cases involving DNA evidence, with links to learn more about each case.
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RCW 43.43.759 DNA identification system -- Rule-making requirements
http://www.leg.wa.gov/RCW/index.cfm?section=43.43.
Source: Washington State Legislature

This is one of Washington's laws about DNA data bases. The law specifies that rules adopted by the Washington State Patrol to implement Washington's laws on DNA data bases must prohibit the use of DNA identification data for any research or other purpose that is not related to a criminal investigation, to the identification of human remains or missing persons, or to improving the operation of the DNA identification system.
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