The Alabama Lawyer

 

 

 

 

About The Alabama Lawyer

The Alabama Lawyer is a bi-monthly publication of the Alabama State Bar. It is published in January, March, May, July, September and November. In addition to keeping members up to date on the latest changes in various laws/rules and how they affect their practice, it also provides members and the public a way to keep current with Alabama State Bar activities, policies/procedures and information pertaining to other bar members.

 

 

 

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The Alabama Lawyer is published six times each year, in January, March, May, July, September and November. For advertising deadlines and other information, contact Director of Publications Margaret Murphy.

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FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER: Cross-Examination of the Forensic Gold Standard for DNA Testing

DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) analysis has long been labeled the gold standard of forensic testing by the court. While I acknowledge the scientific process of DNA testing as the pinnacle of scientific rigor when employed correctly by qualified scientists, certain aspects of the process can be shown to fall short of the objectivity necessary to be considered a scientific standard.

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FROM THE ALABAMA LAWYER: Preserving the Record for Appeal: Tips and Pitfalls

Issue preservation has been and always will be the key to success on appeal. Today, the need to preserve the record is greater than ever even in our most serious cases with the now discretionary application of plain error review to death cases.[2] Certainly, issue preservation is easier said than done considering the pressures of trial practice. But we hope the following tips and pitfalls can assist the trial practitioner in preserving the record for appeal.

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