Sexual Assault Fast Answers

Inconclusive: Rape Kit DNA Came Back “Inconclusive” - What Do I Do Next?

Too Complex: Lab Said the DNA Is “Too Complex” in a Sexual Assault Case — Is the DNA Unusable?

Too Many Contributors: Lab Said “Too Many Contributors” - Can We Still Use the DNA?

Uninterpretable: Lab Report Said “Uninterpretable” - What Does That Actually Mean?

Insufficient Information: Lab Said “Insufficient Genetic Information” — Should I Still Screen the DNA?

What to Request?: What Should I Ask the Lab to Send for a TrueAllele Sexual Assault DNA Review?

Do I Need Retesting?: Do I Need to Re-test the DNA samples, or Can the Same Lab DNA Data Be Used?

What to Send for Screening?: What Should I Send for a Free TrueAllele® Screening in a Rape Case?

Turnaround Time: How Long Does a TrueAllele Sexual Assault DNA Interpretation Take?

No Suspect: I don’t have a suspect yet. Is TrueAllele® screening still helpful

Worth a Second Look?: Rape Kit Samples: When “Inconclusive” DNA Is Still Worth a Second Look

Victim Clothing Mixtures: How Sex Crimes Investigators Should Handle Complex DNA

Binding Items and Restraints: When DNA Mixtures Can Still Help the Case

Gun DNA in a Sexual Assault: What to Do When the Lab Cannot Interpret the Mixture

Multiple Suspects: How to Handle Complex Mixtures in a Sexual Assault Case