Advanced DNA Techniques Webinar for Attorneys

Bode Technology announces a new interactive webinar, Wednesday, June 27, from 2pm-3pm EST, designed for criminal attorneys (prosecution and defense). The Advanced DNA Techniques Webinar is a one hour workshop focusing on best practices for understanding and effectively utilizing DNA evidence in the court room. This program will be especially useful for gaining a better understanding of what DNA is, the types of evidence that can contain DNA, how this evidence relates to your cases, and how to interpret complex forensic DNA discovery material.

Bode Technology is a national leader in the development and use of enhanced DNA methods. Bode’s analysts have worked closely with investigators, crime laboratory directors, criminalists, prosecutors and defense attorneys to develop and implement optimal DNA testing strategies on a wide array of cases. Bode’s analysts also have over ten years of experience in providing expert witness testimony and other valuable litigation support.

Bode instructors are among the most experienced and knowledgeable practitioners, collectively bringing many years of experience in DNA laboratory operations and legal assessment.

Webinar agenda includes:

DNA Technology Overview: STRs, MiniSTRs, Y-STRs and Mitochondrial DNA
Touch DNA
New/Emerging Technologies
Challenging Evidence and Cold Cases
Forensic Report Wording and Statistical Significance
Understanding the DNA Discovery Material
Presentation of DNA Evidence in Criminal Cases
Direct and Cross Examination of the Expert Witness

Instructor:
Amy Baldwin
DNA Analyst III, Customized Casework Section

Amy Baldwin is a DNA Analyst III with Bode Technology in the Customized Casework section. She has over six years experience in DNA testing and analysis and has testified in over 20 cases in multiple jurisdictions throughout the country. Ms. Baldwin is certified by the American Board of Criminalistics in the area of general criminalistics. She has previously worked for the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner as a DNA analyst and forensic biologist. Ms. Baldwin has taught courses in Natural Science and Forensic Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice and Strayer University as well as to junior high and high school students through the College Now program. Ms. Baldwin regularly lectures to attorneys, law students, investigators and police officers in the basics of DNA testing and collection. Ms. Baldwin received her Master of Science in Forensic Science degree from Pace University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Fordham University.

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