How and when should DNA evidence by used in trials? Law enforcement agents, attorneys, judges, and jurors face this question all the time. Read a newspaper article from the Seattle Times about a real case involving the DNA of a dog. Dog's DNA may be key in murder trial

Imagine that you were the judge of an appeals court presented with this case. Would you allow the dog's DNA to be used as evidence?

Write your decision, along with at least 5 reasons to support it.

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