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People v. Watson

Citations

  • 629 N.E.2d 634
  • 257 Ill. App. 3d 915
  • 196 Ill. Dec. 89
  • 1994 Ill. App. LEXIS 118

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  • concluding that whether scientifically acceptable test was properly performed is jury question
  • concluding that whether scientifically acceptable test was properly performed is jury question
  • concluding that FBI's statistical calculation is subject to Frye test
  • concluding that FBI’s statistical calculation is subject to Frye test
  • rejecting the State’s argument that the relevant field includes only forensic scientists and concluding that the general acceptance of the proposed DNA profiling evidence should be evaluated by scientists in the fields of molecular biology, population genetics, and forensic science
  • \broad review\ may be applied to trial court's determination regarding general acceptance of new scientific technique

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Judges: McNamara

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