Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

DNA Testing

the district attoreny of kings county, new york state want a defendant in a robbery case to submit to dna testing. Can the defendant deny dna testing and if so on what grounds. allegedly the robbers were mask during the robbery. what rights can the defendant exert?


Asked on 4/26/07, 12:54 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Christopher Hoyt The Law Offices of Christopher W. Hoyt

Re: DNA Testing

This is a rather complicated issue. Basically the District Attorney's office would make a motion to the Court compelling the defendant to give a DNA sample (e.g., blood, hair, saliva etc). The defendant should have a retained attorney in a situation such as this to represent them during the process. Please feel free to contact my office if we can provide any assistance in this matter.

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Answered on 4/26/07, 1:12 pm
Robert Evans Robert S. Evans esq.

Re: DNA Testing

DNA testing can be compelled by order of the court. Have you been arrested?Indicted? Were you represented and if so by whom? Can you afford private retained counsel?These questions must be answered before more specific answers can be given.

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Answered on 4/26/07, 4:55 pm


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