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To: tscislaw
So, doesn't using a suspect's DNA to connect him to a crime fall under this clause?

No more than fingerprints. DNA is evidence, not compelled testimony. It is just sure-fire.

I always think how ironic it was that the case that brought DNA to the forefront was the only case (near as I can tell) that didn't make it a lock (OJ).

14 posted on 06/25/2005 10:59:41 AM PDT by freedumb2003 (Durka Durka Durka. Muhammed Jihad Durka.)
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To: freedumb2003
...No more than fingerprints. DNA is evidence, not compelled testimony...

Ok, so DNA left at the scene of a crime is indeed evidence. But..you've got to tie the DNA to the suspect.
In order to do that the suspect must supply a DNA sample, either willingly or forced. What if he refuses? Can he not refuse under the Fifth Amendment?

Providing DNA is tantamount to testifying against oneself, in my opinion.

17 posted on 06/25/2005 11:10:37 AM PDT by FReepaholic (When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading)
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