People v. Johnson Part I
A "cold hit" from a DNA database where the suspect is first identified by a database search or "trawl" is not subject to the Kelly-Frye standard of admissibility when it is used merely to identify a possible suspect. Warrantless collection of blood samples and saliva from inmate convicted of sexual offense under aggravated circumstances for use in DNA database does not violate Fourth Amendment right against unreasonable search and seizure.
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