Civil Rights
Dec. 7, 2009
DNA Sample Case Reaches Judge
A federal judge on Friday heard arguments and debated with attorneys about whether the taking of someone's DNA upon a felony arrest violates the Constitution.
By Rebecca Beyer
Daily Journal Staff Writer
A federal judge on Friday heard arguments and debated with attorneys about whether the taking of someone's DNA upon a felony arrest violates the Constitution.
At issue is a 2004 law passed by California voters that requires a DNA sample from anyone arrested on suspicion of a felony, regardless of whether they are ever charged with or convicted of a crime. The provision of the law ...
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