The Legal Professionals Challenging DNA Evidence In Court
Behlau Murakami Grant ILP has been at the forefront of challenging the use of DNA in the Australian criminal justice system for over 20 years. As prominent criminal defence lawyers, we have worked tirelessly to ensure that any prosecution involving DNA evidence is handled appropriately and in our clients’ best interest in the court of law. If you require any legal advice or representation, please contact us immediately via the contact form below.
Reforming the Australian Criminal Justice System in Relation to the Use of DNA Evidence
We at Behlau Murakami Grant ILP have been known for our work with the internationally renowned Griffith University Innocence Project. This work has included negotiating with the Queensland Government to establish Australia’s first guidelines for post-conviction DNA testing, to testing for the first time in Queensland history, DNA evidence for a claim of wrongful conviction.
We have also worked closely with public forums involving Police Commissioners, Judges and criminal defence lawyers questioning the use of DNA in the criminal justice system. Our involvement in DNA extends to the current Queensland Government calling an Inquiry into DNA evidence later this year, which will be presided over by former Court of Appeal Chief Judge, Walter Sofronoff QC.
Click here to learn more about the Griffith University Innocence Project
State Recognition As A Leading DNA Lawyer
Recently, our very own Criminal Law Division Partner, Ron Behlau was recognised as one of the state’s leading DNA lawyers. Ron has been called upon by the Queensland Law Society to present at their 2022 Criminal Law Conference to discuss the upcoming Inquiry into DNA and the ramifications for defendants who have been charged with or convicted of criminal offenses utilising DNA evidence. Behlau prepared a presentation entitled “The Defence Lawyers Pre-Trial DNA Bible” as a guide to ensuring that prejudicial DNA evidence does not go before juries and judges to prevent possible miscarriages of justice.
Call Our Law Firm for An Assessment of Your Case Today
Behlau Murakami Grant ILP are always willing to provide an initial assessment for any person’s prosecution that involves DNA evidence. Please don’t hesitate and contact us immediately if your case falls within this category.
In the Media
The development of DNA testing provides useful background information for the upcoming commission of inquiry...
Australia’s most respected legal news outlet publishes Murakami and Behlau’s DNA article in light of inquiry
The development of DNA testing provides useful background information for the upcoming commission of inquiry…
Criminal lawyers are now sifting through hundreds of cases in Queensland where convictions were secured...
Behlau speaks to Sky News Australia about the DNA inquiry and possible wrongful convictions
Criminal lawyers are now sifting through hundreds of cases in Queensland where convictions were secured…
There is one reason why DNA evidence in criminal matters in this state is under...
Behlau and Murakami’s second Proctor Article on the DNA inquiry
There is one reason why DNA evidence in criminal matters in this state is under…
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