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• DNA Technology
• Ms. PowerPoint
• Sanction II
How technology helps
• Efficiency in pre-trial preparation
• Increased understanding of case by parties
• Efficiency in managing court time
• Efficiency in presentation of evidence
• Increased understanding by jury and judge
Access for indigent defendants:
• “Unfortunately, due to lack
of finances, or politics,
access to technology is
lacking for public defense
attorneys.”
Downside to Technology
• Can be expensive in the beginning:
Laptops, scanners, digital cameras,
projectors, CD burners, software etc.
• Requires certain degree of computer
proficiency
• More exposure to “Murphy's law”
DNA Technology
• Most important because it is
EVIDENCE
• Given great weight by Jury & Judge
• Almost Exclusive tool of
prosecution/private defense lawyers
• Technology very expensive +
• Need expert to present
evidence/prepare lawyer
DNA Cont.
Shattered Pelvis
Broken Spine
Useless
Map Illustrations
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Pros/Cons
• Pro: Easy to use
• Many Uses
• Pro: Inexpensive (approx $150)
• Pro: Good graphics
• Cons: Limited to Linear Presentations
Sanction II
• Non linear format
• Ideal for cross examination
• Better use of video depositions
• Easy viewing of Documents
• Cons: expense ($600.00)
• Cons: need training to use effectively
Effect of Unequal Resources
• “Mere” unequal resources not a due process
violation unless:
• Enflames Jury passion/prejudice
• Injects issue broader than guilt of D
• Makes unreasonable arguments in light of
evidence