Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

when the police take a dna swab before your released from jail do you have the right to know why, and what for.


Asked on 6/15/12, 5:41 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Theresa Hofmeister Theresa Hofmeister, Attorney At Law

what is the charge on which you were arrested or held? DNA collection "goes with" certain (alleged) crimes. California law allows for it in certain situations. It is for submitting to a DNA database.

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Answered on 6/16/12, 3:57 am
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

I agree with Ms. Hofmeister. The law requires DNA collection for several crimes. It is often a part of the judge's orders at sentencing.

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Answered on 6/16/12, 7:51 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Why? It is mandatory under the law to take it for most crimes.

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Answered on 6/16/12, 12:36 pm


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