Put a price on DNA testing for inmates

Tuesday, January 21, 2003

The latest tool in the arsenal of the accused involves DNA testing. The headlines have been devoted to the handful of cases where the new scientific tool has proven the innocence of the defendants. In those cases - isolated as they are - we commend the scientific community and law enforcement for this effective, apparently fool-proof tool. But what about the other criminals who demand a DNA test knowing full well they are guilty. Up until now there was actually no reason against seeking a DNA test. Who knows?

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