Post-Conviction Use of DNA Evidence in Federal Court: Individual Cases and Beyond Use in Individual Cases Use in Individual Cases –Direct Challenges – Motions for New Trial –Collateral Challenges – Petitions for Writ of Habeas Corpus Systemic Use Systemic Use –DNA Exonerations Challenge Overall Systemic Reliability –DNA Exonerations Highlight Shortcomings of Specific Forensic or Investigative Techniques
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