[ Betty Blanke ]

Veritas, pronounced WEH-ri-tahs, is the Latin word for truth, accuracy and honesty; 

it is the root for the English word "verify".  

DNA evidence is one of the main components of most criminal cases. The ever- evolving, more sensitive and discriminating technologies, procedures, and complicated interpretations can be difficult to navigate for defense counsel. The only way to sufficiently prepare a defense is to fully understand the significance of the DNA results in a case AFTER validating the work that was done by the prosecution. 

The comprehensive review of a DNA case begins with the case background; this information is crucial to fully understand the context and circumstances surrounding the allegation(s) and interpret the evidence accordingly.  The complete DNA case file from the prosecution's lab(s) will then be reviewed for methodology and potential errors, as well as alternative interpretation(s) and implications of the results presented in their report(s). This often involves reviewing the lab(s)' validations, Standard Operating Procedures, contamination records, corrective action reports, etc. 

Additional services provided include trial preparation, expert testimony, observation of opposing experts testimony and monitoring of consumptive testing.

Betty Blanke began her career as a DNA analyst in 2000. She has performed evidence examination and collection, serological testing, complete DNA analysis, assisted counsel for trial on hundreds of cases. She has also reviewed DNA cases from multiple states and crime labs nationwide and testified in the past 25+ years.