Identification, Corroboration, and Charging: Examining the Use of DNA Evidence by Prosecutors in Sexual Assault Cases

被引：13

作者：

Henry, Tri Keah S. ^{[1
]}

Jurek, Alicia L. ^{[2
]}

机构：

[1] Indiana Univ, Dept Criminal Justice, Bloomington, IN 47405 USA

[2] Sam Houston State Univ, Dept Criminal Justice & Criminol, Huntsville, TX 77340 USA

来源：

FEMINIST CRIMINOLOGY | 2020年 / 15卷 / 05期

关键词：

prosecutors; sexual assault; DNA; qualitative research; case processing; discretionary decision-making; FORENSIC EVIDENCE; RAPE; VICTIM; POLICE; IMPACT; DECISIONS; OUTCOMES; GENDER; LEGAL; PROGRAMS;

D O I：

10.1177/1557085120940795

中图分类号：

DF [法律]; D9 [法律];

学科分类号：

0301 ;

摘要：

This study examines the influence of DNA evidence on prosecutorial decisions in sexual assault cases. Thirty-eight prosecutors experienced with prosecuting sexual violence cases were surveyed regarding the use of biological evidence in sexual assault cases, including the ways in which it is generally used, the cases in which it is most critical to have, and factors impacting case attrition. Results indicate that prosecutors perceive DNA evidence to be extremely valuable in prosecuting sexual assault cases. Several themes related to the perspective, context, process, and conditions under which DNA evidence plays a vital role in sexual assault case processing are identified.

引用

页码：634 / 658

页数：25

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