Arizona Supreme Court allows DNA evidence in murder trial, citing "inevitable discovery" doctrine.
The Arizona Supreme Court has allowed DNA evidence to be used in the murder trial of Ian Mitcham, despite it being initially collected without a warrant. The court ruled that the evidence was admissible under the "inevitable discovery" doctrine, as Mitcham would have provided a DNA sample through his later felony convictions. This decision balances privacy rights with the use of DNA technology in criminal investigations.
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