How is DNA Evidence Found?

Anytime you touch an object or person, there’s potential for the transfer of cells containing DNA. Here are some circumstances that could lead to Criminal Sexual Conduct charges: 

• sexual penetration without a condom and with ejaculation
• sexual penetration without a condom and without ejaculation
• digital penetration, depending on the circumstances
• oral sex (leaving saliva on or around the genitals of the alleged victim)
• placing one's mouth on any part of the alleged victims' body
• placing one's mouth on the alleged victims clothing (transferring saliva in the same way)

Learn more here about how forensic evidence could be the key to  your criminal defense here.

If you or a loved one is facing a felony or misdemeanor charge, contact us. Dan Geherin is a criminal defense attorney in Ann Arbor serving clients in Washtenaw County and throughout Southeast Michigan and can be reached at (734) 263-2780. 

How Will I Know If There is DNA Evidence Against Me?

Your criminal defense attorney in Ann Arbor will obtain evidence through "discovery." You have the right to see any evidence that the prosecution intends to use against you, as well as any evidence that is helpful to your defense. If DNA evidence is sought by the investigating police agency, they believe there’s some likelihood that DNA may be present. If it comes back matching your DNA, then the prosecution will use the evidence against you. In that case, you would be entitled to the evidence under the Michigan criminal discovery rules. If your DNA is not found, then your criminal defense attorney should argue that that fact is "exculpatory" (or tending to show innocence), and you’re likewise entitled to that evidence in the event you wish to present it in your own defense. This may require filing a special motion.

Learn more here about how forensic evidence could be the key to  your criminal defense here.

If you or a loved one is facing a felony or misdemeanor charge, contact us. Dan Geherin is a criminal defense attorney in Ann Arbor serving clients in Washtenaw County and throughout Southeast Michigan and can be reached at (734) 263-2780.