[Lady Sidhe]

Originally posted by jinx


And when there is no DNA evidence to test...?

I've never heard of a murder case in which the murderer did not leave something at the crime scene. Unless he's dressed in a full body condom, it's extremely unlikely that there is no DNA evidence.
Same with rape and molestation. However, as to these two, there's more than one way to determine guilt. Those ways should be utilized. That's one of the reasons I think previous behavior should be allowed to be put before the jury. For example, if someone has prior convictions for rape or molestation, the jury should know that. It shows a propensity. As it goes now, prior records are not allowed as evidence, so juries give light sentences, thinking that it's a first offense.

edit: I use these examples because they're most likely to have long prison terms or be eligible for the death penalty.