DNA, and Its Issues with the Law

DNA is often related to the individual cell as the director of an epic motion picture, the coach behind the bench of a 6-time Stanley Cup championship team, and or a normal high school law teacher trying to make a difference in the lives of his or her students every single day of the year. Basically, DNA is what makes up the vital foundation of every living component that is essential to the existence of life. The "Junior Encyclopedia of Canada," defines DNA as deoxyribonucleic acid. Apart from identical twins, no two people have precisely the same DNA. Thus, it appears ideal to utilize DNA evidence to assist in the search for criminals. However, does the use of DNA evidence infringe on the rights of the innocent? Indeed, DNA evidence does violate the rights of the innocent, by infringing the right to be secure against unreasonable search and seizure, the right to privacy, and the right of privilege against self-incrimination.…