Many of us have watched so many television shows like CSI that we tend to believe DNA evidence is infallible. While DNA evidence has certainly been a game-changer in criminal prosecutions, there are certain instances when DNA evidence may not be accurate. This is particularly important when a person is on trial for homicide or another serious crime.
On the other side, DNA evidence has also exonerated many people who were convicted for a crime they did not commit, although there may be many more who have not been exonerated. Since 1989, 575 individuals have been exonerated through DNA evidence, some of them on death row at the time.
If you are on trial for murder, you could potentially be sentenced to life in prison. This makes all evidence against you – including DNA evidence – crucial to the outcome of your charges. When you have an experienced Rolling Meadows, IL criminal defense attorney by your side, you will receive a vigorous defense.