DNA evidence
[/ˌdiː.ɛn.ˈeɪ ˈɛvɪdəns/]
nounpl: DNA evidence (uncountable)
prova de DNA
1. Physical or biological evidence used in forensic investigations to identify or exclude individuals through the analysis of deoxyribonucleic acid
The DNA evidence collected at the crime scene definitively proved the suspect's guilt.
A prova de DNA coletada no local do crime provou definitivamente a culpa do suspeito.
2. Genetic material (blood, saliva, hair, tissue) analyzed in laboratory tests to establish paternity, identity, or presence at a location
The lawyer presented DNA evidence to challenge the conviction.
O advogado apresentou prova de DNA para contestar a condenação.
DNA evidence has become increasingly important in both Brazilian and American criminal justice systems since the 1990s. In Brazil, the use of DNA evidence is regulated by Law 12.654/2012. This type of evidence is often portrayed in popular media and TV shows like 'CSI' and Brazilian crime dramas, making it culturally significant in understanding modern forensic investigations.
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