[BrianK]

In the article there was mention of DNA uncovering past wrongful conviction. If that is the basis for continuing a past practice.

[the habeas corpus power of the federal courts to determine whether an indigent defendant has been unjustly sentenced to death in state courts]

Isn't considering a way to unclog the legal system by use of DNA as THE tool for justice to make certain guilt is indeed a fact. Using DNA to free an innocent now means that a process is in place and recognized as the proof needed to convict a truly guilty person.

Would be interesting to know how many cases could be decided trying a new method. Somehow I'm not seeing thousands of cases being processed this way. Also if cases proven by DNA made appeal a mute point.