This study examines the influence of DNA evidence on prosecutorial decisions in sexual assault cases. Thirty-eight prosecutors experienced with prosecuting sexual violence cases were surveyed regarding the use of biological evidence in sexual assault cases, including the ways in which it is generally used, the cases in which it is most critical to have, and factors impacting case attrition. Results indicate that prosecutors perceive DNA evidence to be extremely valuable in prosecuting sexual assault cases. Several themes related to the perspective, context, process, and conditions under which DNA evidence plays a vital role in sexual assault case processing are identified.

这项研究探讨了DNA证据对性侵犯案件中检察官决定的影响。对38名经历过性暴力案件起诉的检察官进行了调查，调查了在性侵犯案件中使用生物证据的情况，包括一般使用证据的方式，最关键的案件以及影响案件减员的因素。结果表明，检察官认为DNA证据在起诉性侵犯案件中极为宝贵。确定了与视角，背景，过程和条件相关的几个主题，在这些主题下，DNA证据在性侵犯案件的处理中起着至关重要的作用。